Pałasz is the Polish word for backsword and scabbardfish.
As a surname it can refer to:
, Polish chemist Andrzej Pałasz (born 1960), a Polish international football player. Damian Pałasz (born 1992), a Polish violinist, music producer, and conductor. (born 1964), Polish writer. (born 1953), Polish professor of oriental studies (1930–1993), Polish diplomat, accountant. (born 1952), Polish politician and local government official. , Polish economist Magdalena Pałasz (born 1995), Polish ski jumper and commentator. (born 1971), Polish writer and radio play author. (1910–1992), Polish social and political activist. (1935–2000), Polish diplomat and orientalist. (born 1984), Polish fencer.