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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12 Bosnian Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With B

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Besim	Boy	A happy soul
Belma	Unisex	Will helmet
Berina	Girl	Strawberry; Camphor tree
Bakir	Boy	One who can rip open; Copper; Young camel; Coming early
Bahrudin	Boy	Glow of faith
Basic	Boy	Head or headman
Basich	Boy	Head or headman
Beg	Boy	A title of respect
Behrem	Boy	Planet Mars
Berberich	Boy	Barber

Besima	Girl	One who is always smiling and happy
Borya	Boy	Battle or war

Infographic: Beautiful Bosnian Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With B

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

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