Ljubana
South Slavic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Ljubana
Ljubana is a South Slavic feminine name derived from the root "ljub-" meaning "love," combined with the feminine suffix "-ana," thus meaning "beloved" or "she who loves." The name is primarily used among Serbian, Croatian, and Bosnian populations, with historical use in the former Yugoslav regions and among Orthodox Christian and Catholic communities.
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Etymology
Ljubana is a South Slavic feminine name derived from the root "ljub-" meaning "love," combined with the feminine suffix "-ana," thus meaning "beloved" or "she who loves." The name is primarily used among Serbian, Croatian, and Bosnian populations, with historical use in the former Yugoslav regions and among Orthodox Christian and Catholic communities.
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