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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28 Serbian Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With S

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Simeon	Boy	Obedient; Listening; Hearing
Svetlana	Girl	Light; World
Sava	Boy	Old man; Granfather; Saint who was a trainer of young monks
Stevan	Boy	An individual who is crowned
Sofija	Girl	Wisdom
Silvester	Boy	Wooded; Forest; Wild
Stanislav	Boy	He who is destined to become glorious and famous
Suzana	Girl	Lily; Lotus; Rose
Stas	Boy	Stand; Become glory
Stana	Girl	Become glorious

Snezhana	Girl	Snowy
Sain	Boy	Auspicious; Falcon; Shine
Sanja	Boy	To dream; Evening; Lord Brahma; Lord Shiva; She-goat
Silvija	Girl	One of the woods
Simo	Boy	Hearing; Greatest
Simonida	Girl	A woman who is heard by God
Slaven	Boy	From Serbian; Glory
Slavica	Girl	Glory
Slavka	Girl	She who has achieved greatness
Slobodan	Boy	A man who is free

Sonja	Unisex	Wisdom
Stanimir	Boy	One who became peaceful and glorious
Stanislava	Girl	Become glorious; Star
Stefan	Unisex	Crown; Wreath
Stjepan	Boy	A person who has a crown
Stojan	Boy	One who stands
Stojanka	Girl	She who stands firmly on the ground
Seka	Girl	Sister

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

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