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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50 Croatian Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With D

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Dario	Boy	Possessing goodness
Damir	Boy	Peace giver; Steel; Iron; Conscience
Dominik	Boy	Belonging to the Lord; Our Lord
Danilo	Boy	God is a judge
Danica	Girl	Morning star; Venus
Dariana	Girl	Wealthy; Possessing goodness
Denis	Boy	Follower of Dionysius; Of Zeus;
Dora	Girl	God's gift; Hand; Gift
Doris	Girl	Gift; Dorian woman
Dino	Boy	A little sword; Brave bear; Camellia flower

Daiana	Girl	Divine; Goddesslike; Heavenly
Drago	Boy	Precious
Dejan	Boy	Deed; Action
Darko	Boy	Gift
Dusan	Boy	Soul; Spirit
Drazen	Boy	Precious
Draegan	Unisex	Beloved; Dear; Precious
Drevan	Boy	Dear and beloved one
Dren	Unisex	Deer; Strong and healthy individual
Damira	Girl	Peace; Mind; Heart; Conscience

Dajana	Girl	Creation of God; Goddess; Divine
Deah	Girl	Goddess; Manly; Plans; Counsel; Cunning; Given by God
Dejana	Girl	God is combining
Danijela	Girl	God is my judge
Danijel	Boy	God is my judge
Dalibor	Boy	Distance to fight
Davor	Boy	God of war; An old Slavic exclamation expressing joy or sorrow
Doli	Girl	Bluebird; Gift of god; Plane tree
Doma	Girl	Home; Demon slayer; Of the Lord
Dorotea	Girl	Gift of god

Dragana	Girl	Precious
Dragomir	Boy	Precious; Peace; World
Dragos	Boy	Precious; Peace; World
Dunja	Girl	Quince
Dalmat	Boy	Sheep
Damjan	Boy	To tame
Danaboth	Boy	Valley; A person from Denmark
Davorin	Boy	God of war
Dinko	Boy	Sovereign, lord, patron, or organizer
Dmitar	Boy	The one who loves the earth

Domagoj	Boy	Home; Grow; Heal; Nurture
Dorijan	Boy	Croatian form of Dorian; Child of the sea
Draen	Boy	One who is clever
Dragutin	Boy	One who is dear and precious
Dubravko	Boy	Grove; Tree
Duko	Boy	Famous wolf
Dubravka	Girl	An oak grove
Dusana	Girl	Soul
Duska	Girl	Soul or spirit
Domi	Unisex	Of the Lord; Nurturing home

Infographic: Popular Croatian Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With D

Croatian Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With D are a beautiful blend of cultural values and traditions. In addition to being deeply meaningful, they carry stories of heritage and hopes for the future. Our infographic below shares some charming choices that are distinct, elegant, and timeless. Explore the list to find a name that would be an added gem to your child's shining personality. Share this infographic with other expecting parents and help them find a rare jewel for their children.

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

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