Dragisa

The boy's name Dragisa, also known as Dragiša (Драгиша), is a diminutive form of the names Dragan and Drago, which are especially common in Bosnia and Serbia.

What does the name Dragisa mean?

Dragisa, or Dragiša (Драгиша), is a boy's name that originates from the Bosnian and Serbian languages. It is translated with terms like 'the dearest', 'the beloved', 'the valuable', 'the precious', or 'the dear'. Its roots lie in the Old Slavic word drȃg (драг), which means 'dear', 'precious', 'valuable', 'expensive', 'pleasant', and 'very loved'. Other forms include Dragos, Drasko, Draza as well as Drazan, Drazen, Dragance, Dragotin, and Dragutin.

Where does the name Dragisa come from?

Dragisa is a masculine first name with Old Slavic origins, meaning 'the dearest'. The etymology is based on the Old Slavic expression drȃg (драг), which means dear, precious, valuable, expensive, pleasant, and very loved. It is common in Bosnian, Serbian, and other Slavic languages.

How do you pronounce Dragisa?

The pronunciation of Dragisa is three syllables and pleasantly soft. In the Southeast European variant, it is pronounced as 'Dra-gi-sa' [ˈdraɡisa], with the emphasis usually on the first syllable. The strong initial sound 'Dr-' gives the name energy and expression, while the light following syllables lend it ease. Dragisa radiates a connection to tradition, is powerful in its onset, gentle in its conclusion, and has a characteristic Slavic sound.

Popularity

Dragisa is among the less common first names in Germany. In 2015, it ranked 3,972nd on the list of the most common male baby names. Over the last ten years, Dragisa has been given fewer than 10 times, placing it 8,008th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,767th. Information on the global popularity and frequency of Dragisa can be found in the name charts of various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Dragi / Drago / Gagi / Geischa / Gisa

Famous people

• Dragisa Binic (Yugoslav football player)
• Dragisa Brasovan (architect from Serbia)
• Dragisa Drobnjak (Slovenian basketball player)
• Dragisa Pejovic (Yugoslav football player)
• Dragisa Stanisavljevic (stonemason from Serbia)
• Dragisa Zunic (Yugoslav footballer)