First names dictionary

NEPOMUK

Nepomuk: translation

Nepomukm
Czech: name bestowed in honour of St John of Nepomuk (c.1345–93). Born at Nepomuk in Bohemia, he became chaplain at the court of King Wenceslas IV, and was killed by the king, allegedly for refusing to disclose what the queen had revealed in confession. The given name is also used to some extent among Catholics inGermanyand Austria.
Short form:Pomuk.
Pet form:Nepomuěek.

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