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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21 Bosnian Baby Names Meaning, Starting With M

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Mahir	Boy	Skilled; Expert; Talented
Maher	Boy	Skilled; Talented
Munira	Girl	Glowing, illuminated
Medina	Girl	A city of the Prophet
Mak	Boy	Poppy flower
Mehmed	Boy	Praised
Meliha	Girl	A beautiful woman
Merjem	Girl	A form of Mary, meaning bitterness
Merima	Girl	Bosnian form of Mary, meaning star of the sea
Muniba	Girl	One who is devoted to God

Mensur	Boy	Victorious
Merjema	Girl	Bosnian form of Mary, meaning star of the sea
Mersada	Girl	Watchtower or supervision
Mesich	Boy	Turkish form of Mohammed, meaning praise or praiseworthy
Mineta	Girl	One who is merciful and generous
Mirzeta	Girl	Princess
Mubera	Girl	She who is innocent and respected
Muharem	Boy	Sacred; Forbidden; Holy
Muris	Boy	One who leaves an inheritance
Murisa	Girl	One who leaves an inheritance

Mersiha	Unisex	Grateful or thankful

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