Zoran
Croatian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Zoran
Zoran means "dawn" or "daybreak" in South Slavic languages, derived from the Slavic root *zorja* (meaning "dawn" or "light").
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Etymology
Zoran means "dawn" or "daybreak" in South Slavic languages, derived from the Slavic root *zorja* (meaning "dawn" or "light"). It is predominantly used in Serbian, Croatian, Slovenian, and Macedonian cultures, often among Orthodox Christians, with no notable historical figure or event uniquely tied to the name.
Zoran currently ranks #7,192 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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