What are Bosnian naming customs?

In Bosnia, the family name usually comes before the personal given name. An example is KAČIĆ Ivan. This convention is followed by Bosniaks, Croats, and Serbs. Surnames can have the suffix ‘-ić, while family names can end in ‘-begović’. The last names are usually passed through the male side of the family.

What is the process of naming a child with a Bosnian name, and what factors are typically considered?

Many family names in Bosnia have the surname suffix -ić. They are commonly -ević or -ović. These names can end in -begović. Bosnian names can indicate ethnicity. For example, MUSTAFAGIĆ has the Islamic component ‘Mustafa’. hadj or bey are some Bosnian names that show Islamic or Turkish roots (3).

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36 Bosnian Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With A

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Ahmed	Boy	Highly praised; Most commendable
Adnan	Boy	Settler
Armin	Boy	Soldier; Protector; Guardian; Universal; Whole
Azra	Girl	Virgin; Maiden
Adem	Boy	Man; To be red; Made from
Amer	Boy	Ruler; Prince; Emir; Commander
Aldin	Boy	Old friend; Excellence of religion
Ajla	Girl	Halo; Circle of light; Moonlight; Holy; Blessed
Amela	Girl	Hope; Aspiration
Admir	Boy	Admire; Commander; Prince

Azrah	Girl	Virgin; Maiden; Support; Help; Protection
Ajdin	Boy	He who is bright; Clear
Adana	Girl	Eldest daughter; Man
Ajna	Girl	Mirror; Command; Authority; To give orders; Third-eye chakra
Alija	Boy	Lofty; Sublime; To be high
Almin	Unisex	Trustworthy
Ardian	Boy	One belonging to the Illyrian tribe; Land; Earth
Adis	Unisex	Gentle; New
Almedina	Girl	One who is devoted to faith; One who is civilized
Adnaan	Boy	Heaven; Paradise; Settler

Anes	Unisex	Friendly; Affable; Pure; Chaste
Asja	Girl	Distressed; Grieved
Aldina	Girl	Old; Noble; Excellence of religion
Adla	Girl	Noble; Fair; Honest
Ado	Boy	Highborn; Settler; Noble
Abida	Unisex	Flame; Worshipper; Admirer; Adorer
Adna	Boy	Settler; Pleasure; Luxury; Delight
Amel	Unisex	Hope; Inspiration
Amna	Unisex	Safe; Caring; Honest
Amrah	Girl	To live long; To thrive; Happy; Headgear; Sun

Azarudeen	Boy	Shining faith; Bright religion
Aidh	Boy	Festival; Holiday; Feast; Reciter of the holy Quran
Afan	Boy	Chaste; Modest; Pure; River
Ajnur	Boy	Moonlight; Glow of the moon
Azem	Boy	Strenuous; Bone; Strength; Might; Perseverance; Magnificient;
Advija	Girl	Swift; Fast

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Bosnian Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With A(infographic)

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