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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10 Serbian Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With L

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Luka	Boy	From Lucania; Light
Lazar	Boy	God will help
Laszlo	Boy	To rule; Glory
Lada	Girl	Slavic Goddess of war; Maiden; Girl; Peace; Creeper
Lipa	Girl	Beloved man; Fat; Thick; Friend or lover of horses
Lav	Boy	Aromatic flower; Pale purple color; Lion; Little piece; Fragment; Cloves; Plucking; Half a second; Sport; Act of cutting or plucking; Numerator of a fraction
Ladislav	Boy	To rule; Glory
Lidija	Girl	She who is from an ancient Kingdom of Lydia
Ljudmila	Girl	A person who is favoured by the people
Laslo	Boy	Glorious rule

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