123 Slovene Baby Names For Boys And Girls

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.

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Alfonz	Boy	Slovene form of Alfonso; Noble and ready
Alojz	Boy	Famous Warrior
Alojzij	Boy	Noble warrior
Alojzija	Girl	War; Battle
Amadej	Boy	To love God
Ana	Girl	Favor; Grace; Merciful
Andrej	Boy	Male; Manly; Brave; Virility; A variant of name Andreas
Andreja	Boy	Croatian form of Andrew; Manly or masculine
Anej	Boy	Praise; Variant of Aeneas
Anton	Boy	Priceless

Antonija	Girl	Worthy of praise; Priceless; Another form of Antonia
Anze	Boy	God is gracious; Variant of Janez
Apolonija	Girl	Strength
Avgust	Boy	Great
Barbara	Girl	Stranger; Foreigner
Bogomir	Boy	God is great
Bojan	Boy	One who fights in battles
Bojana	Girl	She who is a fighter in the battles
Bor	Boy	Pine tree
Borut	Boy	Diminutive of Boris, meaning snow leopard

Bostjan	Boy	Short form of Sebastjan; From Sebaste
Bozo	Boy	Divine
Branislav	Boy	Protection of glory
Budimir	Boy	To make peace
Cirilla	Girl	Master; Lord
Cvetka	Girl	Blossom; Flower
Cvetko	Boy	Masculine form of Cvetka, meaning blossom
Damijan	Boy	A tamer
Damjan	Boy	To tame
Danijela	Girl	God is my judge

Dimitrij	Boy	Slovene form of Demetrius; Mother earth
Domen	Boy	Belonging to a lord
Doroteja	Girl	Gift of God
Dragica	Girl	Precious; Valuable
Enej	Boy	Praise
Engeleis	Girl	Angel
Enota	Girl	A Slovenian word for someone born on Easter
Erazem	Boy	Beloved
Fabijan	Boy	Slovene form of Fabianus; Bean
Franc	Boy	Refers to a Frenchman; independent and noble

Friderik	Boy	Peaceful ruler
Gregorija	Boy	To watch
Hedwig	Boy	Fighter or warrior
Ignacij	Boy	Slovene form of Ignatius; Fire
Inesa	Girl	She who is kind and innocent
Ingvar	Boy	Warrior
Irena	Girl	A variant of Irene; Peace
Ivan	Girl	Yahweh is gracious
Izidor	Boy	Slovene form of Isidore; Gift of Isis
Jadran	Boy	One who is named after the Adriatic sea

Jadranka	Girl	A woman named after the Adriatic sea
Jagoda	Girl	A girl sweet as a strawberry
Jaka	Girl	A very strong woman
Janez	Boy	God's gracious gift
Jernej	Boy	Slovene form of Bartholomew; Son of Talmai
Jerneja	Girl	Slovene feminine form of Bartholomew; Son of Talmai
Joze	Boy	To add; Increase
Jozef	Boy	Jehovah will increase
Katica	Girl	Slovene form of Catherine meaning pure
Klavdija	Girl	She who is lame and a cripple

Klemen	Boy	Slovene form of Clemens, meaning mild or merciful
Klementina	Girl	Merciful; Gentle
Lenart	Boy	Lion; Slovene form of Leonard
Lidija	Girl	She who is from an ancient Kingdom of Lydia
Ljerka	Girl	Lily flower
Lojze	Boy	Short form of Alojz; He who is famous in war or battle
Lovenia	Unisex	Beloved; Loved one
Lovrenc	Boy	Slovene form of Laurentius; From Laurentum
Maja	Girl	She who is splendid
Marica	Girl	A child who was wished for

Marija	Girl	A woman of the sea of sorrows
Marijan	Boy	Male
Marjan	Boy	A small pearl
Marko	Boy	One who is manly but tender
Mateja	Boy	God's Gift
Matic	Boy	Gift of the Lord
Matuc	Boy	A variant of Matthias; Intellectual
Metod	Boy	Slovene form of Methodius, meaning method
Miha	Boy	Who is like God
Mirko	Boy	Peace; World

Mladen	Boy	Young
Mojca	Girl	The beloved one
Natasa	Girl	Born on Christmas day
Nejc	Boy	Pet form of Jernej; Son of Talmai
Nevenka	Girl	Marigold
Nina	Girl	Little girl; God is gracious
Nives	Girl	Snowy
Ozbej	Boy	Slovene form of Ozwald, meaning 'power or ruler'.
Pepca	Girl	A form of Jozefa; God will increase
Peter	Boy	Rock; Stone

Polona	Girl	Belonging to Apollo
Pribislav	Boy	Broken glory
Radana	Girl	Happy; Willing
Razivia	Girl	A form of Ziva, meaning alive
Renatta	Girl	A woman who was born again
Rihard	Boy	Powerful or hardy ruler; Slovene form of Richard
Rok	Boy	Rest; A variant of the Italian name Rocco
Rosalija	Girl	Rose
Rozalija	Girl	A woman who is like the beautiful rose
Sebastijan	Boy	Slovene form of Sebastianus; From Sebaste

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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.

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)

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.

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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