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Ante
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Derived from Antonius; commonly interpreted as 'priceless' or 'highly praiseworthy'. |
Croatian |
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Antun
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Derived from Antonius; traditionally interpreted as 'priceless' or 'of inestimable worth'. |
Croatian |
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Bogumil
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beloved by God |
Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Polish, Serbian, Slavic |
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Borna
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Slavic/Croatian: from the root 'bor' meaning 'battle' or 'fighter'; Persian: 'young' or 'youthful'. |
Croatian, Persian |
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Brac
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From the Croatian island name Brač; literal/ancient meaning uncertain |
Croatian, English |
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Dalibor
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fighter from afar / far-off warrior |
Bulgarian, Croatian, Polish, Serbian, Slavic, Slovak |
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Dero
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Uncertain - often used as a diminutive or standalone modern name without a clear historical meaning. If derived from Darius it relates to 'possessor/wealthy'; if from Theodoric/Derrick it relates to 'ruler of the people'. |
Croatian, Dutch, Serbian |
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Dinko
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“Little Dominicus” - belonging to the Lord |
Croatian |
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Franjo,
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Derived from Franciscus: 'Frenchman' (from the Franks); often interpreted as 'free man'. |
Croatian |
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Frano
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Derived from Latin Franciscus, meaning "Frenchman" or "free man." |
Croatian |
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Garic
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Derived from Germanic elements meaning 'spear' and 'ruler' (i.e., 'spear-ruler'); as a surname, 'from Garić' (place/name-based). |
Croatian, English |
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Hrvoje
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Croat; Croatian |
Croatian |
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Ive
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From a root meaning 'yew' (yew tree); connotations of strength/protection, historically linked to archery |
Croatian, Slavic |
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Joca
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A diminutive or affectionate form of names such as João, Joaquim, or Jovan; exact meaning depends on the root name (commonly 'God is gracious' when from João/Jovan). |
Croatian, Portuguese, Serbian |
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Jurica
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Diminutive of Juraj (George) - meaning 'farmer' or 'earth-worker'. |
Croatian |
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Kruno
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Derived from the Slavic word 'kruna' meaning 'crown' - 'crowned' or 'of the crown'. |
Croatian |
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Ljudevit
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Famous warrior (fame + battle) |
Croatian, Slavic |
Boy |
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Lucijan
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Derived from Latin 'lux' meaning 'light' (i.e., 'born at or bringing light') |
Croatian, Latin |
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Maksimilijan
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From Latin maximus - 'greatest' |
Croatian |
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Markov
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son of Mark / descendant of Mark |
Bulgarian, Croatian, Serbian, Slavic |
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Maro
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Depending on origin: from Marcus/Marko meaning 'of Mars, warlike' (Croatian/Latin), or as a Georgian diminutive of Mariam/Maria meaning 'beloved'/'bitter'. |
Croatian, Georgian, Latin, Slavic |
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Mate
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Gift of God |
Croatian |
Boy |
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Mato
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Slavic diminutive of Matthew: "gift of God"; Lakota: "bear". |
Croatian, Serbian |
Boy |
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Pejo
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Diminutive of Petar - 'rock' or 'stone' (little Peter) |
Croatian |
Boy |
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Roko
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Likely 'rest' or 'repose' (traditional meaning associated with Roch/Rocco) |
Croatian |
Boy |
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Simun
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He has heard / God has heard |
Croatian, Hebrew, Latin |
Boy |
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Stjepan
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crown; crowned |
Croatian |
Boy |
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Vice
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English: 'vice' = immoral habit or wrongdoing; As a given name (notably in Croatia) used as a form of Vito/Vitus (historic name associated with Saint Vitus). |
Croatian, English, Latin, Slavic |
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Vilim
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Resolute protector |
Croatian, Slavic |
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