South Slavic baby names

Names tagged with “South Slavic” across DNA, style, or vibe in the Namesake database.

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5 names

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Emina
Slavic
84
From Slavic roots meaning 'peaceful' or 'strong,' also associated with Emmy/Emma lineage in some regions
Ilija
Hebrew
84
From Hebrew Elijah meaning 'my God is Yahweh'. Ilija is the South Slavic form of this biblical name.
Damjan
Slavic
62
From Latin Damianus, derived from Greek 'damao' meaning 'to tame.' Popular in South Slavic regions, particularly Serbia and Croatia.
Andjela
English
42
From Greek 'angelos' meaning 'messenger' or 'angel', adapted into Serbian with feminine suffix -a. Common in Serbian Orthodox tradition.
Lamija
Arabic
42
From Arabic 'lamia' meaning night, darkness, or a supernatural being. Popular in Bosnian and South Slavic cultures.

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Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024