Zeljko
South Slavic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Zeljko
Željko is a South Slavic diminutive form derived from the root "želja" (wish/desire), meaning "little wish" or "one who desires." The name is constructed with the common Slavic diminutive suffix "-ko."
The name is primarily used in Serbian, Croatian, and Bosnian cultures, with notable historical usage among both Christian and Muslim populations in the Balkans, particularly during the 20th and 21st centuries.
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Etymology
Željko is a South Slavic diminutive form derived from the root "želja" (wish/desire), meaning "little wish" or "one who desires." The name is constructed with the common Slavic diminutive suffix "-ko."
The name is primarily used in Serbian, Croatian, and Bosnian cultures, with notable historical usage among both Christian and Muslim populations in the Balkans, particularly during the 20th and 21st centuries.
Zeljko currently ranks #4,721 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1970.
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