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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18 Bosnian Baby Names Meaning, Starting With E

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Emir	Boy	Prince; Commander; Immortal
Emin	Boy	Truthful; Loyal; One who believes in God
Emina	Girl	Truthful; Loyal; One who believes in God; Fearless
Emira	Girl	Prince; Commander; Treetop
Esma	Girl	Supreme; Esteemed; Loved
Enver	Boy	Bright; Luminous
Elvedin	Boy	Benevolence of faith; Gift
Enas	Girl	One with a friendly and jovial demeanor
Ekrem	Boy	He who is most noble or most respected
Enes	Boy	He who is sociable

Enis	Boy	One who is friendly
Enisa	Girl	Friend; Companion
Elmedina	Girl	One who is devoted to faith or civilized; A variant of Almedina
Elizabeta	Girl	My God is abundance
Edhem	Boy	Dark-skinned; Black
Ejub	Boy	Bosnian version of the name Ayub; Returning to God; Repenting
Emela	Girl	Hope; Inspiration
Esad	Boy	One who is very lucky

Infographic: Prominent Bosnian Baby Names Meaning, Starting With E

Baby names mirror your values, aspirations, and dreams. When you name your child, you also pass on to them the mantle of your family’s traditions and cultural heritage. If you have a specific name in mind but need help narrowing down your options, we have the infographic. Explore the most notable Bosnian Baby Names Meaning, Starting With E to pick the right one for your baby.

Bosnian Baby Names Meaning, Starting With E(infographic)

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