167 Macedonian Baby Names From The Ancient Lands

Macedonian baby names are a reflection of the country’s history and the beliefs of its people. It is an ancient kingdom situated in the north of ancient Greece and is one of the most famous nations in history. The country attained freedom during Israel’s middle kingdom years but was captured by Persia in the sixth century, but later King Alexander III helped free Macedonia (1). The lingua Franca of Macedonia is derived from Latin and Greek, which is why Macedonian names have Greek and Latin flavors in them. Some Thracian, Turkish, Slavic, Latin, and Paionian names are also used. But in the olden times, Macedonian names were as Greek as Thessalian, Peloponnesian, Sicilian, or Ionian names, with some being used exclusively in their dialect. Hebrew names, especially those appearing in the Bible, began appearing in Macedonia with the arrival of Christianity. This also led to the fading of Thracian names, eventually disappearing by the fourth century, leaving only Greek, Latin, and Hebrew names surviving. The Macedonian naming custom sometimes involves giving children a saint’s name and any other name of the parents’ choice (2). The second name could be taken from any source, culture, or region. But the first name is typically required to have a religious significance. Thus, as you explore the list below, you can find names like Bogdanoff, meaning ‘gift of God,’ signifying the almighty’s blessings; Petar, referring to one of the most significant Biblical apostles; and Thetima, meaning ‘she who honors God,’ symbolizing one’s unshaken faith. The practice of naming a child holds a profound significance, bridging the gap between continuity and change. With their roots firmly anchored in the soil of this storied land, these Macedonian baby names bridge the past and the present, shedding light on the future. We have compiled a list of popular Macedonian baby names to help you make the perfect choice for your little one. Take a look!

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Mila		Girl	Gracious; Dear; Soldier; Miracles
Valentina		Girl	Strong; Vigourous; Healthy
Luka		Boy	From Lucania; Light
Vera		Girl	Faith; Summer; Valor; Foreign
Ana		Girl	Favor; Grace; Merciful
Milan		Boy	Gracious; Dear; Middle of the plain
Mira		Girl	A wonderous beauty; Peace; Sea; Ocean; Glory; Merry; Kindness; Behold
Rosa		Girl	Rose; Dew
Milena		Girl	Gracious; Dear
Zora		Girl	Dawn; Aurora; Hornet; Strength
Kole		Boy	People's victory; Charcoal
Violeta		Girl	Violet; The violet flower
Ivana		Girl	Yahweh is gracious
Katerina		Girl	Pure; Clean; Clear; Each of the two
Jovi		Girl	God is gracious; Jovial; Of Jupiter
Jovan		Boy	God is gracious; From Jupiter
Kalina		Girl	Flower; Viburnum tree
Maksim		Boy	The greatest
Karolina-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-Nicknames-&-Popularity		Girl	Free woman; Army; Freeholder; Song of joy; Strong; Beautiful
Marko-Name-Origin-And-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male
Irina		Girl	Peace
Aleksandra		Girl	Defender of mankind
Eleana-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-to-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	My God is Yahweh; God answered my prayer; Light
Simona		Girl	Hearing; Listening
Lazar		Boy	God will help
Aleksandar		Boy	Defender or helper of the people
Kaleena		Girl	Each of the two; Pure; Viburnum tree
Konstantin		Boy	Constant; Steadfast; Firm
Nada-Name-Meaning,-History-&-Popularity:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Generosity; Dew; Hope
Igor		Boy	Warrior; Army of the Germanic god Yngvi
Milos		Boy	A person full of grace; The dearest of all
Andrej		Boy	Masculine; Manly; Courageous; Virility
Kosta		Boy	Steadfast; Constant
Svetlana		Girl	Light; World
Zlatan		Boy	Gold
Roza		Girl	Rose; Fame
Zlata-Name-Meaning,-Popularity,-Pronunciation:-Ultimate-Guide		Girl	Golden
Ekaterina		Girl	Pure; Each of the two; Immaculate
Jovana		Girl	God is gracious; From Jupiter
Tomislav		Boy	Torture and glory
Jove		Boy	Jupiter; Father of the sky; God is gracious
Trajan		Boy	Enduring; Permanent; Best
Nikolina		Girl	One who achieves victory for people
Prim		Girl	First; Very first; First rose
Sofija		Girl	Wisdom
Kiro		Unisex	Lord
Neven-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Variations:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Worker of the saint's follower; Marigold
Zoran		Boy	Dawn; Aurora
Ilija		Boy	My God is Yahweh
Mirko		Boy	Peace; World; Peaceful glory; The peaceful one
Miroslav		Boy	Peace; World; Glory
Ilina-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide-For-2025		Girl	My God is Yahweh
Milica		Girl	A graceful lady; Dear
Milka		Girl	Gracious; Dear; Rival
Dragan		Boy	A dear and beloved person; A precious person
Grigor		Boy	Watchful; Alert
Jasmina		Girl	Jasmine flower
Katina		Girl	Pure; Clear; Innocent; Flawless
Kiril		Boy	Lord; Lordly
Emilija		Girl	Rival
Marka		Girl	Mars; God of war; Male; Warlike; Pearl
Mihaela		Girl	Who is like God
Joakim		Boy	Raised by God; Yahweh will establish
Mihail		Boy	Who is like God
Branko		Boy	Protection
Vana-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-And-More		Unisex	God is gracious
Mileva		Girl	Gracious; Dear
Darko		Boy	Gift
Dusan		Boy	Soul; Spirit
Denari		Girl	Religion; Currency
Dimitar		Boy	Mother of earth; Earth mother
Zalika		Girl	Rose
Galena		Girl	Calm; Peaceful; Healer
Kleopatra		Girl	A form of Cleopatra, meaning glory to father
Mato		Boy	Gift of Yahweh
Josif		Boy	Macedonian form of Joseph; God will increase
Naum		Boy	Comforter; Consolation
Suzana		Girl	Lily; Lotus; Rose
Bojan		Boy	One who fights in battles; Battle
Dare		Boy	Deer; Beloved; He would give
Gavril		Boy	God is my strong man; God is my hero
Besart		Boy	Golden oath
Katiya		Girl	Perfect; Pure; Clear
Hristo		Boy	Bearing Christ
Jakov		Boy	He who supplants; May God protect
Natalija		Girl	Day of Christmas; Born on Christmas day
Hristina		Girl	A Christian
Kire		Unisex	Lord
Mita		Girl	The dearest friend; Companion; Earth mother; Three rice paddies
Aneta		Girl	God was gracious; God has shown favor; Grace
Serafim		Boy	Fiery ones; An order of angels, each with six wings
Ivan-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-History-In-2025:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Yahweh is gracious
Vasil-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide-For-Your-Baby		Boy	King
Marija		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child
Nevena		Girl	Marigold
Zoja		Girl	Life; To breathe
Dafina		Girl	Laurel
Veta		Unisex	My God is an oath
Iskra		Girl	Spark
Mirjana		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love

Infographic: Exquisite Macedonian Baby Names

Macedonian baby names encapsulate historical and linguistic influences, often drawing from the Bible. Following the advent of Christianity, Greek, Latin, and Hebrew names became more preferred, and these names have maintained their charm in Macedonia. So, if you wish to embrace your Macedonian heritage through your child’s name, look no further. Explore our infographic below to discover some of the most expressive Macedonian baby names and their meanings.

Illustration: Momjunction Design Team