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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26 Bosnian Baby Names Meaning, Starting With S

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Samra	Girl	One who is dark or dark-skinned
Safan	Boy	He who is brave, bold, and courageous
Stas	Boy	Becoming famous
Senad	Boy	Leader; Experienced
Sabghta	Boy	Color given by Allah; True faith
Sadeta	Girl	Felicity; Fortune; Joy
Safet	Boy	The best part; Pure
Safeta	Girl	Clean; Pure
Safija	Girl	Bosnian form of Safiya; Clean; Pure
Sajra	Girl	A form of Sara; Princess

Sakiba	Girl	One who is sharp-minded
Samija	Girl	Elevated; High
Sead	Boy	Fortunate; Happy
Sejad	Boy	Fortunate; Happy
Selver	Boy	Lord; Chief
Selveta	Girl	Comfort; Consolation
Senadin	Boy	Glow of faith; Majesty of faith
Senadina	Girl	Glow of faith
Slava	Boy	Glory
Suada	Boy	Conviction

Subhija	Girl	Dawn or early bird
Sulejman	Boy	Variant of Solomon; Peace
Sulio	Boy	A charming and graceful man
Suljo	Boy	Peace
Svante	Boy	Celebrating people
Svyatopolk	Boy	Celebrating people

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