Živko
South Slavic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Živko
Živko is a South Slavic diminutive form derived from the root "živ-" meaning "alive" or "living," with the suffix "-ko" creating a nickname or pet form.
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Etymology
Živko is a South Slavic diminutive form derived from the root "živ-" meaning "alive" or "living," with the suffix "-ko" creating a nickname or pet form. The name is primarily used among Serbs, Croats, Bosnians, and other South Slavic peoples, with historical presence in the Balkans throughout the medieval and modern periods.
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