What are the top Croatian baby names with biblical origins?

Some most used and top-rated Croatian names with biblical origins include Ivan (Yahweh is gracious), Marko (a form of the name Mark, related to Saint Mark, the writer of the second gospel of the New Testament), Luka (from Lucania), David (one of the kings of Israel who is believed to have preceded Jesus), and Josip (He will add).

Are there any traditional Croatian baby names that can be used for both genders?

Aljoša (helper or defender), Andreja (masculine), Borislav (battle glory), and Capeka (a little stork) are examples of traditional Croatian unisex names.

What are ancient Croatian names?

Examples of ancient Croatian names include Branimir, believed to have been derived from the Slavic elements. For instance, ‘borna’ means ‘protection’, and ‘miru’ means ‘peace.’ Domagoj, a combination of the Slavic elements ‘domu’ meaning ‘home’ and ‘gojiti’ meaning ‘nature’, Miroslav, derives itself from the Slavic elements ‘miru’ and ‘slava,’ meaning ‘peace’ and ‘glory,’ respectively. Similarly, Borna derived from ‘borti’, meaning fight or battle’ in Slavic. These names are considered to be ancient because they have a Slavic origin. In addition, Domagoj and Borna were the names of a couple of the oldest Croatian rulers, indicating their presence since the 7th century.

What Croatian name means love?

David (beloved), Marija (beloved), Ljubo (peace, love), Ljuba (love), and Mojca (the beloved one) are a few examples of Croatian names that mean similar to ‘love.’

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33 Croatian Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With B

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Bernard	Boy	Brave bear; Strong
Boris	Boy	Snow leopard; Wolf
Bogdan	Boy	Given by God
Bruna	Girl	Armor; Protection; Polished
Borna	Boy	Fight; Battle; Young
Branko	Boy	Protection
Blaz	Boy	Lisping
Baldo	Boy	Protect the king
Bojan	Boy	One who fights in battles; Battle
Bernarda	Girl	Feminine of Bernard; Brave bear

Betina	Girl	My God is an oath; Traveler
Belina	Girl	Fair-haired; Beautiful; God is my oath; Bright; Brilliant
Blanka	Girl	White; Fair-colored
Brigita	Girl	The exalted one
Bara	Girl	Foreign; Rose
Ban	Boy	Forest; A noble title; Rinsed rice water; Scatter
Beti	Girl	My God is an oath; Voyager; Traveler
Biba	Girl	Pearl; Herb
Bono	Boy	Good; Good voice
Borak	Boy	To fight; Someone from any of many places called with bor

Bozena	Girl	God; Divine
Bozica	Girl	A goddess; Diminutive for the name Bozena
Branka	Girl	Protection of glory
Briti	Girl	To shave
Bura	Girl	Woman like a sea storm
Bartol	Boy	Son of Talmai
Bartolomej	Boy	Ploughman
Blago	Boy	A gentle, mild and blessed boy
Blagoje	Boy	Mild, gentle and blessed boy; Variant of Blago
Borislav	Boy	Battle glory

Biserka	Girl	Pearl
Branimira	Girl	Feminine form of Branimir; Peaceful world
Brack	Unisex	Stag

Infographic: Attractive Croatian Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With B

Croatian Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With B are significant and exquisite. They carry an inherent sense of charm that's almost impossible to ignore. Our infographic below shares several options that fit diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Explore the list and pick a name that resonates with you. Remember, your baby's name is integral to their identity, so choose a name that best complements their personality.

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

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