361 Slovene Baby Names For Your Young One

Titles that capture the essence, pride, and culture of the Slovenes.

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Slovene is an Indo-European language, belonging to the family of South Slavic languages. Slovene baby names represent the depth and beauty of this language. Spoken by over two million people in the world, Slovene is one of the few languages that has preserved the grammatical number from Proto-Indo-European. The country Slovenia has had a turbulent history. It has been a part of many different nations and empires (1), which is why the Slovene first names have cultural influences from all over the world. As for the surname, Slovenians follow a standard, European naming convention. But they do not follow the patronymic system, which is common in Eastern European countries. But you will still find the existence of remnants of this system in some of their surnames, take Johnson for example. Most of the Slovenian family names end with –eč or –ič. Women adopt the family name of the husband after the wedding. Also, titles like Gospod (Mr), Gospa (Mrs), and Gospodicna (Miss) are used in conjunction with the family name. The Slovene names are rooted in culture and history. These names reflect the values and virtues idealized by the language. Despite a bitter past, the natives are determined to lead an optimistic life. These traditional names ensure that their modern generations are deeply connected with their roots. Inspired by their picturesque landscape and long flowing rivers, these names symbolize the natural beauty of the country. For Slovenians, names signifying human values of strength, courage, and determination are aplenty. This connects the youth to the older generation that fought and persevered through tough times to protect their culture and heritage. So if you want to find a unique name for your baby, you may go for Slovene names. Search through our unique collection of Slovene baby boy and girl names below. To get complete details, just click on the name.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Mila	Girl	Gracious; Dear; Soldier; Miracles
Valentina	Girl	Strong; Vigourous; Healthy
Iris	Girl	Rainbow; Bringer of Joy; Irish flower; Colored part of the eye
Luka	Boy	From Lucania; Light
Leon	Boy	Lion
Justin	Boy	Fair; Just
Peter	Boy	Rock; Stone
Vera	Girl	Faith; Summer; Valor; Foreign
Ana	Girl	Favor; Grace; Merciful
Niko	Boy	Victory of the people

Nina	Girl	Fire; Fish; Ancient city of Nineveh; Little girl; God is gracious; Strong
Lana	Girl	Small rock; Afloat
Milan	Boy	Gracious; Dear; Middle of the plain
Mira	Girl	A wonderous beauty; Peace; Sea; Ocean; Glory; Merry; Kindness; Behold
Renata	Girl	Born again; Rebirth; Brave lion
Alena	Girl	Torch; Corposant; Tower; Ray of light; Moon
Milena	Girl	Gracious; Dear
Zora	Girl	Dawn; Aurora; Hornet; Strength
Jakob	Boy	Holder of the heel; Supplanter; May God protect
Henrik	Boy	Lord of the house; Estate ruler 80

Damir	Boy	Peace giver; Steel; Iron; Conscience
Dominik	Boy	Belonging to the Lord; Our Lord
Danilo	Boy	God is a judge
Danica	Girl	Morning star; Venus
Ernest	Boy	Earnest; Warrior; Serious
Melani	Girl	Dark; Black
Ivana	Girl	Yahweh is gracious
Bernard	Boy	Brave bear; Strong
Kristina	Girl	Christian; Follower of the Christ; Anointed
Aleksander	Boy	Defender of mankind

Dariana	Girl	Wealthy; Possessing goodness
Anita	Girl	Grace; Favor; Mercy; Unguided
Katarina	Girl	Pure; Each of the two
Petra	Girl	Rock; Stone
Vladimir	Girl	A great and famous ruler; Peace; World
Oskar	Boy	God's spear; Deer's friend
Martina	Girl	The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike
Ines	Girl	Pure; Chaste; Holy; Lamb; Kindness; Caress; Companion
Karmen	Girl	Fruitful orchard; Garden; Song; Charm; Voice like soft music
Leopold	Boy	Brave and bold people; Lion

Ela	Girl	My God is an oath; Hazel; Earth
Denis	Boy	Follower of Dionysius; Of Zeus;
Vito	Boy	Life; Lord of the world; Master of peace
Karolina	Girl	Free woman; Army; Freeholder; Song of joy; Strong; Beautiful
Klara	Girl	Clear; Bright; Famous
Marko	Boy	Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male
Markell	Boy	Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male; Horse border; Wolf border
Konrad	Boy	Bold counselor
Jan	Boy	God is gracious
Ivanka	Girl	God is gracious

Aleksandra	Girl	Defender of mankind
Herman	Boy	Soldier; Army man
Alen	Boy	Little rock; Handsome
Irma	Girl	Universal; Whole; Great
Boris	Boy	Snow leopard; Wolf
Izak	Unisex	Laughter; He will laugh
Bogdan	Boy	Given by God
Karlo	Boy	Man with armor; Free man; Army
Simona	Girl	Hearing; Listening
Vita	Girl	Life; Victory

Justina	Girl	Fair; Just
Novak	Boy	New; Novice; Newcomer; Stranger
Mikah	Girl	Who is like Yahweh?; Racoon
Laszlo	Boy	To rule; Glory
Miro	Boy	Peace; World; One who is peaceful
Minka	Girl	A strong person; Strong-willed; Will helmet; Desire to protect; Power; Strength
Reza	Boy	Satisfaction; Contentment; Summer; Harvest
Jelena	Girl	Sunray; Light; Bright; Sunlight
Ahil	Boy	Pain; Ruler
Irena	Girl	Peace

Nada	Girl	Generosity; Dew; Hope
Alenna	Girl	Of Magdala; Tower; Light; Torch; Corposant
Jozef	Boy	Jehovah will increase
Igor	Boy	Warrior; Army of the Germanic god Yngvi
Eda	Girl	Well mannered; Fortunate battle; Noble; Rich friend; War
Kazimir	Boy	Destroyer of peace
Milos	Boy	A person full of grace; The dearest of all
Vanesa	Girl	Butterfly; Goddess Phanessa; Venus, the Goddess of love
Andrej	Boy	Masculine; Manly; Courageous; Virility
Zlatan	Boy	Gold

Miraal	Girl	Deer; Angel of heaven
Vladislav	Boy	Glorious rule
Verona	Unisex	True image; Bringing victory
Albin	Boy	White; Bright
Aleks	Boy	Defender of men
Tea	Girl	Gift of god
Zlata	Girl	Golden
Renatta	Girl	Reborn
Zala	Girl	Rose; Shininess
Elka	Girl	God has purchased

Emika	Girl	Smile; Beauty; Whole; Great
Rebeka	Girl	To tie; To bind; To join
Tomislav	Boy	Torture and glory
Savino	Boy	One of the Sabines
Marsel	Boy	Male
Larisa	Girl	Citadel; Joyful; A toponymic Greek name
Nadja	Girl	Hope; Moist; Tender; Delicate
Sofija	Girl	Wisdom
Deana	Girl	Divine; Goddess-like; Valley; Chief; Deed
Katja	Girl	Neat; Natural; Pure; Clear; Flawless

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Slovene baby names are rooted in Slovenian history. These names may be influenced by frequent foreign invasion of the country but they still hold the essence of a traditional name. These names are versatile and will make your baby stand out in the crowd. Meaningful and authentic, Slovene names can help parents keep their child connected to their family and cultural heritage. Parents opt for these names hoping their children might take forward their Slovenian legacy. So browse through the list and take your pick.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is a popular name in Slovenia?

In Slovenia, popular names for 2021 were Ema (Slovene version of Emma) and Filip (Slovene version of Philip). Other popular girl names include Zala, Mia, Julija, and Hana, while popular boy names include Luka, Nik, Mark, and Jakob.

2. What are the traditional names in Slovenia?

Slovenian names that have been used for a long time have Slavic roots and represent the country's cultural heritage. Some common traditional names for boys in Slovenia are Matija, Jurij, Andrej, and Franc. For girls, traditional Slovenian names include Ana, Katarina, Tjaša, Marija, and Maja.

3. How can I incorporate my Slovenian heritage into my baby's name?

To include your Slovenian heritage in your baby's name, pick a traditional Slovenian name that shows your cultural roots or select a name from Slavic origins. You can also explore significant Slovenian words or symbols that represent your heritage and use them as inspiration when choosing your baby's name.

4. What are some modern trends in Slovene baby naming, and how have they evolved recently?

Names traditionally used by the older generation are no longer in use as Slovenian parents prefer short and sweet names for their children. The exceptions to this are evergreen names such as Ana and Maja, which are still common. Many newer names that have entered the Slovene dictionary are foreign names translated into Slovenian.

Infographic: Authentic Slovene Names For Babies

Coming from a past of struggles, the Slovenians carry a lot of pride and respect for their history. This is depicted in their baby names, which are a link between the modern youth and their ancestors. The infographic below can help you get acquainted with these unique Slovene names.

traditional slovene names for babies (infographic)

References

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A short history of Slovenia.
https://www.gov.si/en/news/2021-04-14-a-short-history-of-slovenia/

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