Rastko
Slavic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Rastko
Rastko is a Serbian name derived from the Slavic root "rast" meaning "growth" or "to grow," with the diminutive suffix "-ko" commonly used in South Slavic naming traditions.
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Etymology
Rastko is a Serbian name derived from the Slavic root "rast" meaning "growth" or "to grow," with the diminutive suffix "-ko" commonly used in South Slavic naming traditions. The name is primarily used in Serbian Orthodox Christian culture, with historical significance as the name of Saint Rastko (1169–1235), a Serbian prince who founded the Hilandar Monastery and became venerated as a saint in the Serbian Orthodox Church.
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