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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36 Croatian Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With K

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Kate	Girl	Pure; Clear
Karla	Girl	Strong; Womanly; Free woman; Peasant; Little and strong
Kristina	Girl	Christian; Follower of the Christ; Anointed
Karmen	Girl	Fruitful orchard; Garden; Song; Charm; Voice like soft music
Karolina	Girl	Free woman; Army; Freeholder; Song of joy; Strong; Beautiful
Klara	Girl	Clear; Bright; Famous
Karlo	Boy	Man with armor; Free man; Army
Kalista	Girl	The most beautiful one
Kazimir	Boy	Destroyer of peace
Katja	Girl	Neat; Natural; Pure; Clear; Flawless

Karmela	Girl	Garden
Korvin	Boy	Raven
Kamilo	Unisex	A youth employed in religious services
Kron	Unisex	To cut
Kristiana	Girl	Christian; A follower of Christ
Kaos	Unisex	Vast chasm; Void
Koehn	Boy	Daring and experienced counsel
Kristof	Boy	Bearing Christ
Kristijan	Boy	Croatian form of Christian, meaning follower of Christ.
Krina	Girl	A christian; Spear; Each of the two; Pure

Kita	Girl	North; Rejoice; Each of the two; Pure
Kavana	Boy	Poem; Verse; Poetry; Water; Cafe
Katariina	Girl	Pure; Each of the two; Torture
Keften	Boy	Chestnut; Naughty and nurturing
Klaudija	Girl	She is lame and crippled
Klimentina	Girl	Kind and sparing
Kristofor	Boy	Bearer of Christ
Kesten	Boy	Croatian word for chestnut
Kreo	Boy	I create or the creator.
Krsto	Boy	Cross

Kruno	Boy	Short form of Krunoslav. It means glory to the crown.
Krunoslav	Boy	Glory to the crown.
Krasna	Girl	A beautiful woman.
Klementina	Girl	Merciful; Gentle
Keti	Girl	Pure; Each of the two; My consecration of your name
Keeta	Unisex	Rejoice; North; Each of the two; Pure

Infographic: Beautiful Croatian Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With K

Your baby's name is a timeless expression of your love and aspirations for their future. It is a gift that will stay with them forever and remind them of their individuality. Understanding this, our infographic below brings you some adorable Croatian Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With K that are distinct yet versatile. Explore them to find a beautiful name that best suits your preferences. Share this infographic with other soon-to-be moms and dads to help them choose an adorable title for their children.

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

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