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.’

Home • Baby Names

19 Croatian Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With N

Written by Shikha Thakur, MBA Specialty: Relationships and Baby NamesExperience: 7 years

Shikha is a writer-turned-editor at MomJunction, with over seven years of experience in the field of content. Having done a certification in Relationship Coaching, her core interest lies in writing articles that guide couples through their courtship to marriage and parenthood.

Read full bio of Shikha Thakur

Edited by Siddharth Kesiraju, MA, Certification in Relationship Coaching Specialty: Love, Marriage and RelationshipsExperience: 7 years

Siddharth holds a certification in Relationship Coaching and a masters degree in communication and journalism from the University of Hyderabad. He has around seven years of experience in various fields of writing and editing.

Read full bio of Siddharth Kesiraju

Fact-checked by Praggya Joshi, MA, BEd Specialty: Child education & activitiesExperience: 2 years

Praggya Joshi holds a bachelor's degree in Education and a master's in Ancient Indian History from University of Delhi. She has a robust knowledge of literature, society, and ethics. Praggya has been a content writer since 2021, researching and writing on education, health and wellness, and travel.

Read full bio of Praggya Joshi

Last Updated on Oct 3, 2023

Illustration: MomJunction Design Team

Name	Gender	Meaning
Niko	Boy	Victory of the people
Nina	Girl	Fire; Fish; Ancient city of Nineveh; Little girl; God is gracious; Strong
Nikola	Boy	Victory of the people
Novak	Boy	New; Novice; Newcomer; Stranger
Nada	Girl	Generosity; Dew; Hope
Nela	Girl	Praiseworthy; Horn
Neda	Girl	Sunday; Call; Proclaim
Nikolina	Girl	One who achieves victory for people
Neven	Boy	Worker of the saint's follower; Marigold
Neno	Boy	Unexpected

Natalija	Girl	Day of Christmas; Born on Christmas day
Nera	Girl	Candle; Lamp; Strong; Black
Nevia	Girl	Mole on the body
Nevena	Girl	Marigold
Nevina	Girl	Saint worshipper; Innocent; Marigold
Nita	Girl	Bear; Favor; Grace
Neron	Boy	Strong; Vigorous
Nika	Unisex	People's victory; Pure, crystal water; Chosen
Niger	Girl	River of rivers

Infographic: Notable Croatian Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With N

Choosing the right name for your child requires careful consideration of several factors. Selecting a name that aligns with your child's personality and cultural background could be tricky with the myriad of themes available. If you are looking for noteworthy Croatian Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With N, this infographic offers a curated list to help you find the perfect name for your little one.

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

Look Up For Many More Names

Do you have a name in mind and want to know more about it? Or want to find names belonging to a particular origin, religion, or having a specific meaning? Use our search tool below to explore more baby names with different combinations.