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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11 Bosnian Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With F

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Fatima	Girl	One who abstains
Faris	Boy	Rider; Horseman; Knight
Faruk	Boy	One who can tell right from wrong
Fenan	Unisex	A desire for knowledge and learning; Bishop
Fata	Boy	To abstain
Feba	Girl	Bright; Pure
Fahreta	Girl	Fame; Greatness; Brilliance
Fahrudin	Boy	Pride of faith
Feriz	Boy	One who is lucky or fortunate
Fikret	Boy	Thought; Idea

Fikreta	Girl	Thought

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