What are some of the most popular names in Serbia?

According to the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, Jelena is the most common feminine name, followed by Milica, and Dragan is the most common masculine name, followed by Aleksander in Serbia (1).

Is Vladimir a Serbian name?

Vladimir is a common masculine name of Slavic origin, meaning ‘of great power.’ It is widely used across Slavic nations, including Russia, Bulgaria, Serbia, and Macedonia.

What is the Serbian form of the name Elizabeth?

The Serbian form of Elizabeth is Jelisaveta, which in turn is derived from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning ‘God is my oath.’

Why do most Serbian surnames end with ‘vic’?

Serbian surnames often end with ‘vic’ due to traditional naming conventions that reflect familial lineage. The suffix ‘vić’ is a diminutive, meaning ‘son of’ or ‘descendant of’ in the Slavic languages. It indicates a patronymic origin, connecting the person to their fathers name. For example, the surname Petrovic means ‘son of Petar.’

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22 Serbian Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With B

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Boris	Boy	Snow leopard; Wolf
Bogdan	Boy	Given by God
Bodin	Boy	He who defends life
Branko	Boy	Protection
Bojan	Boy	One who fights in battles; Battle
Bodan	Unisex	Freedom; Ground; Bottom
Beti	Girl	My God is an oath; Voyager; Traveler
Bibo	Boy	A peacelover; A short form of Ljubo
Bica	Girl	A little love; A short form of Ljubica
Bogdana	Girl	A woman who is god-given

Bojana	Girl	She who is a fighter in the battles
Borak	Boy	To fight; Someone from any of many places called with bor
Branimir	Boy	World protection; Harmony; Peace
Branislav	Boy	Protection of glory
Branka	Girl	Protection of glory
Bratislav	Boy	Glory of the brother
Briti	Girl	To shave
Budimir	Boy	To make peace
Bunda	Unisex	One with a fur coat
Bura	Girl	Woman like a sea storm

Borislav	Boy	Battle glory
Borislava	Girl	Battle glory; Small; Short; Wolf; Snow leopard

Infographic: Popular Serbian Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With B

Serbian Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With B 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.

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

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