Gosia

Gosia is a Polish feminine diminutive of Małgorzata, the Polish form of Margaret, which traces back through Latin Margarita and Greek margaritēs to a Persian word meaning pearl. It functions as an affectionate everyday short form in Poland, much as Maggie or Peggy serve for Margaret in English-speaking cultures. Related forms include Małgosia, another diminutive of Małgorzata, as well as the international variants Margaret, Margarethe, and Marguerite.