Pozhdymir is a Slavic personal name that has various spelling variants, including Pozdymýr. It is derived from the name of a settlement in the Radomyshl District of Lviv Oblast. The earliest mentions of this name date back to 1531, where the form Pozdzimierz is used. The name consists of the imperative form of the verb "pождати," meaning 'to wait,' and the noun "мир," meaning 'peace' or 'calm.' Thus, Pozhdymir may have a meaning related to tranquility or patience.