Dejan
Serbian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Dejan
Dejan is a South Slavic given name derived from the Slavic element *dějati* meaning "to act" or "to do," thus signifying "one who acts" or "a doer." It is predominantly used in Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, and other Balkan countries, often among Orthodox Christians and Muslims, with historical prominence in medieval Serbian nobility and modern figures like footballer Dejan Stanković.
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Etymology
Dejan is a South Slavic given name derived from the Slavic element *dějati* meaning "to act" or "to do," thus signifying "one who acts" or "a doer." It is predominantly used in Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, and other Balkan countries, often among Orthodox Christians and Muslims, with historical prominence in medieval Serbian nobility and modern figures like footballer Dejan Stanković.
Dejan currently ranks #9,972 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.
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