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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12 Serbian Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With J

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Jovi	Girl	God is gracious; Jovial; Of Jupiter
Jovan	Boy	God is gracious; From Jupiter
Jelena	Girl	Sunray; Light; Bright; Sunlight
Jovana	Girl	God is gracious; From Jupiter
Jove	Boy	Jupiter; Father of the sky; God is gracious
Jasmina	Girl	Jasmine flower
Joakim	Boy	Raised by God; Yahweh will establish
Jakov	Boy	He who supplants; May God protect
Jagoda	Girl	Strawberry; Berry
Janko	Boy	God is gracious

Jasna	Girl	Clear; Obvious
Jela	Unisex	Fir tree; Torch or corposant; Moon; My God is an oath

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

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