214 Croatian Baby Names With Meanings

Croatian baby names are infused with profound meanings and a distinct sense of identity, reflecting the nation's unique heritage. They have influences from Slavic roots, historical figures, and the picturesque landscapes of this Adriatic country. From traditional names honoring revered saints to modern titles inspired by nature's wonders, Croatian baby names resonate with beauty. Croatian is the standard language of Croatia and one of the official languages of the European Union (1). Being a South Slavic language, most Croatian vocabulary is derived from the Slavic branch of the Indo-European language (2). When the Croats arrived in Croatia, they used Slavic names and corresponding naming customs. These customs changed when the Catholic church decided during the Council of Trent that all Christians must have Christian names instead of native ones. In the 19th century, however, Slavic first names made a comeback. Croatians now follow a unique, slightly complex structuring, lettering, naming custom, and composition, similar to most European naming systems. Croatia mainly shares its naming conventions with the other West Balkan countries, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Montenegro. They tend to use their family name first, followed by their personal name. These family names often have the -ić suffix, often written as -ic, or the suffixes -ević or -ović. Sometimes, these family names can indicate a person’s ethnicity or cultural background. For instance, Mustafagić contains the element Mustafa, indicating Islamic or Turkish origins (3). Although Croatian surnames are Slavic and sometimes go through anglicization for easy pronunciation, given names in Croatia are influenced by the names of other countries. Even the given names list has expanded to include borrowed names from all over the world. So, if you’re looking for Croatian baby name suggestions, you have landed at the right place. Below is our compilation of Croatian baby names with meanings.

Name		Gender	Meaning
Mia		Girl	Mine; Dear; Darling
David		Boy	Beloved
Luka		Boy	From Lucania; Light
Sara		Girl	Princess
Ana		Girl	Favor; Grace; Merciful
Mario		Boy	Warlike; Mars
Lana		Girl	Small rock; Afloat
Zora		Girl	Dawn
Ivana		Girl	Yahweh is gracious
Ziva		Girl	A lively woman
Viktor		Boy	A form of Victor
Vito		Boy	Derived from Vitus; Life
Ema		Girl	Whole; Great
Marko		Boy	One who is manly but tender
Filip		Boy	A horse lover
Marta		Girl	The Lady; The mistress
Viktoria		Girl	Croatian form of Victoria; Victory
Veronika		Girl	She who brings victory; True image
Sonora		Girl	Loud
Karlo		Boy	Man with armor
Vita		Girl	Life
Mirna		Girl	A calm and tender person
Freja		Girl	Lady; Goddess of beauty, love, and war
Zlatan		Boy	A golden-haired man
Jadrian		Boy	One who is like the Adriatic sea
Zlata		Girl	Golden
Antonela		Girl	Worthy of praise; Croatian form of Antonella
Tomislav		Boy	Torture and glory
Ivor		Boy	Bow of the warrior
Stela		Girl	Croatian form of Stella, meaning star
Zana		Girl	Gift of Yahweh
Ilija		Boy	Croatian form of Elijah; My God is Yahweh
Emerik		Boy	Work-power
Dinora		Girl	A form of the Hebrew name Dinah; Avenged
Matej		Boy	God's gift
Senada		Girl	One who is graceful and heavenly
Baldo		Boy	Protect the king
Drazen		Boy	Dragon; Precious
Deniel		Boy	A variant of Daniel; God is my judge
Drevan		Boy	Dear and beloved one
Jakov		Boy	May God watch over you
Matija		Boy	Croatian form of Matthias, meaning Gift of God
Kristijan		Boy	Croatian form of Christian, meaning follower of Christ.
Adrijana		Girl	Croatian variant of Adriana; From Adria
Roko		Boy	Rest; Croatian form of Rocco
Tin		Boy	A Saint; A thinker
Arijana		Girl	Noble spirit; Noble princess
Ivan		Girl	Yahweh is gracious
Dijana		Girl	Divine; Like a goddess
Basia		Girl	Foreign woman
Lucija		Girl	the one who shines; Light
Viktorija		Girl	Croatian form of Victoria; Victory
Sanela		Girl	Healthy
Mirjana		Girl	Beloved one
Ivona		Girl	Croatian form of Yvonne, Yew
Vesna		Girl	Messenger
Dejana		Girl	God is combining
Tajana		Girl	To keep a secret
Mirta		Girl	An evergreen shrub; A small tree
Ivano		Boy	God is gracious
Aklina		Girl	Adoration; Admiration; High regard; Worship
Alojz		Boy	Famous Warrior
Bozica		Girl	A goddess; Diminutive for the name Bozena
Branka		Girl	Protection of glory
Bura		Girl	Woman like a sea storm
Elizabetha		Girl	God is a satisfaction provider
Jadran		Boy	One who is named after the Adriatic sea
Jadranka		Girl	A woman named after the Adriatic sea
Jadrien		Girl	She has eyes the color of the Adriatic sea
Jaka		Girl	A very strong woman
Keften		Boy	Chestnut; Naughty and nurturing
Klaudija		Girl	She is lame and crippled
Klimentina		Girl	Kind and sparing
Kristofor		Boy	The worshipper of Christ
Ljuba		Girl	Love
Nika		Unisex	People's victory
Radmila		Girl	A sweet happiness
Stefa		Girl	A woman with the crown
Tihana		Girl	A quiet person; A saint
Alojzije		Boy	Famous warrior
Andrija		Boy	Croatian form of Andrew; Warrior or manly
Antonijo		Boy	Worthy of praise; Croatian form of Antonella
Antun		Boy	Invaluable
Bartol		Boy	Son of Talmai
Bartolomej		Boy	Ploughman
Blago		Boy	A gentle, mild and blessed boy
Blagoje		Boy	Mild, gentle and blessed boy; Variant of Blago
Borislav		Boy	Battle glory
Dalmat		Boy	Sheep
Damjan		Boy	To tame
Danaboth		Boy	Valley; A person from Denmark
Davorin		Boy	God of war
Dinko		Boy	Sovereign, lord, patron, or organizer
Lucijan		Boy	One who is born into light
Dmitar		Boy	The one who loves the earth
Domagoj		Boy	Home; Grow; Heal; Nurture
Dorijan		Boy	Croatian form of Dorian; Child of the sea
Draen		Boy	One who is clever
Dragutin		Boy	One who is dear and precious
Dubravko		Boy	Grove; Tree

Infographic: Captivating Croatian Baby Names With Meanings

Embrace the rich cultural heritage of Croatia with baby names from this vibrant culture. Dive into the world of Croatian names and find the perfect name that echoes beauty and uniqueness. The infographic below presents Croatian baby names with meanings. Read on and pick a suitable name for your newborn.

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