Drazen

Drazen, also known as Dražen (Дражен), is a boy's name that is considered a Serbo-Croatian variant of the name Dragan.

What does the name Drazen mean?

Drazen, or Dražen (Дражен), is a male first name that is a Serbo-Croatian form of Dragan. The meaning of the name can be translated as 'the Charming', 'the Precious', 'the Beloved', or 'the Dear'. The origins of Drazen trace back to the Old Slavic word drȃg (драг), which encompasses terms like 'dear', 'precious', 'valuable', 'expensive', 'pleasant', and 'very loved'. Other variants include Drago, Dragisa, Dragos, Drasko, and Draza as well as Drazan, Dragance, Dragotin, and Dragutin.

Where does the name Drazen come from?

The name Drazen has its roots in Old Slavic and means 'the Charming'. The etymology is based on the composition of the Old Slavic term drȃg (драг), which means dear, precious, valuable, expensive, pleasant, or very loved. It is common in languages such as Croatian, Serbian, Serbo-Croatian, and other Slavic languages.

How do you pronounce Drazen?

The pronunciation of Drazen: The name is two syllables and has a compact structure. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Dra-zen' [ˈdʁaːzɛn], resulting in a clear syllable separation that provides a stable, harmonious sound. The ending '-zen' gives the name a slightly closed and calm note, adding stability. Overall, Drazen appears concise and calm, clearly structured, and with a discreet presence.

When is the name day of Drazen?

The name day for Drazen is celebrated on March 23 and December 18.

Popularity

In Germany, Drazen is a rather rare first name. In 2005, it reached the 827th place on the list of the most common male first names. Between 1930 and 2024, Drazen was used as a first name in Germany, averaging 1st place. However, in the last ten years, no child has been given this name.

Nicknames & pet names

Draschko / Draz / Draze

Famous people

• Drazen Besek (Yugoslav footballer)
• Drazen Biskup (Yugoslav footballer)
• Drazen Bolic (Croatian footballer)
• Drazen Brncic (Yugoslav football player)
• Drazen Dalipagic (Yugoslav basketball player)
• Drazen Jerkovic (Croatian football player)
• Drazen Kovacevic (Artist from Serbia)
• Drazen Kuhn (Actor from Croatia)
• Drazen Ladic (Football player from Croatia)
• Drazen Mededovic (Football player from Yugoslavia)
• Drazen Muzinic (Yugoslav football player)
• Drazen Petrovic (Basketball player (died: June 7, 1993))
• Drazen Podunavac (Football player from Yugoslavia)
• Drazen Prcic (Writer from America)
• Drazen Ricl (Yugoslav musician)
• Drazen Savic (Austrian footballer)
• Drazen Sermek (Chess player from Croatia)
• Drazen Sivak (Actor)
• Drazen Slacanin (German beach volleyball player)
• Drazen Zecic (Singer from Croatia)