Zlatan
Croatian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Zlatan
The given name 'Zlatan' means "golden" or "of gold," deriving from the South Slavic word *zlato* (gold).
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Etymology
The given name 'Zlatan' means "golden" or "of gold," deriving from the South Slavic word *zlato* (gold). It is predominantly used in Slavic cultures, particularly among Serbs, Croats, and Bosniaks, and is most famously associated with Swedish footballer Zlatan Ibrahimović, who has Balkan heritage.
Zlatan currently ranks #8,240 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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