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Name
Slavisa
Gender
Boy name
Syllables
3

The male first name Slavisa (Slaviša) is a Serbo-Croatian diminutive of Slava. Translated, this name means 'the glorious', 'the famous', or 'the Slavic one'.

What does the name Slavisa mean?

Slavisa (Slaviša) is a masculine designation that is considered a Serbo-Croatian diminutive of Slava. The name can be literally translated as 'the glorious', 'the famous', or 'the Slavic one'. Its roots lie in the Old Slavic term sláva ‎(сла́ва), which means 'glory', 'honor', 'esteem', as well as 'Slavic'. Other variants include Slav, Slaven, Slavi, Slavko, Slawa, and Slawin.

Where does the name Slavisa come from?

The name Slavisa has Old Slavic roots and carries the meaning 'the glorious'. The Old Slavic word sláva ‎(сла́ва) consists of elements for 'glory', 'honor', 'esteem', and 'Slavic'. It is widespread in various languages, including Bosnian, Croatian, Macedonian, Serbian, Serbo-Croatian, Slavic, Slovenian, and South Slavic.

How do you pronounce Slavisa?

Slavisa is pronounced approximately like 'Slawisa'.

When is the name day of Slavisa?

The name day of Slavisa is celebrated on June 21 and September 14.

Popularity

In Germany, Slavisa is a rather rare first name. In 2020, it ranked 4,047th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was achieved in 1975 with 255th place. In the last ten years, Slavisa has been given as a first name about 20 times, which earned it 5,888th place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,325th.

Nicknames & pet names

Slave / Slavi

Similar first names

Famous people

  • Slavisa Djurkovic (football player from Yugoslavia)
  • Slavisa Dugic (Bosnian footballer)
  • Slavisa Dukanovic (Serbian handball player)
  • Slavisa Jokanovic (football player from Yugoslavia)
  • Slavisa Koprivica (basketball player from Serbia)
  • Slavisa Mitrovic (Yugoslav footballer)
  • Slavisa Pavlovic (American writer)
  • Slavisa Stojanovic (football player from Slovenia)
  • Slavisa Zungul (Yugoslav footballer)

Frequently asked questions about the name Slavisa

What is the origin of the name Slavisa?

Slavisa has Old Slavic roots and is a diminutive of Slava. The name is common in various Slavic languages, including Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian.

What does the name Slavisa mean?

The name means 'the glorious' or 'the famous'. It derives from the Old Slavic term sláva, which means 'glory', 'honor', and 'esteem'.

How popular is the name Slavisa?

Slavisa is a traditional name in Slavic countries, but its popularity varies depending on the region and culture. In many Slavic communities, it still enjoys great recognition.

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