Tvrtko

Tvrtko is a male first name, represented in Cyrillic script as Твртко. The name has its roots in the South Slavic word tvȓd (твр̑д), which means 'hard' or 'firm'. Therefore, Tvrtko can be interpreted as 'the Hard' or 'the Persistent'. Historically, this name is notable as it was borne by several kings in Bosnia during the Middle Ages.

What does the name Tvrtko mean?

The name Tvrtko, also recorded in Cyrillic script as Твртко, originates from the South Slavic term tvȓd (твр̑д), which means 'hard' or 'firm'. Thus, Tvrtko is often translated as 'the Hard' or 'the Persistent'. This first name has a long history and was already used in the Middle Ages by various Bosnian kings. Today, it is primarily found in Bosnia and Herzegovina, but also in Croatia and Serbia.

Where does the name Tvrtko come from?

Tvrtko has its roots in the Old Slavic and Serbo-Croatian language family and means something like 'the Hard' or 'the Persistent'. The Old Slavic

How do you pronounce Tvrtko?

Tvrtko is pronounced approximately as 'Twert-ko'.

Popularity

In Germany, Tvrtko is a rather rare first name. It has not yet found a place in the country's name popularity lists. In Austria, however, the name reached its best ranking in 2011 at position 1,512 in the name charts. Between 1984 and 2024, Tvrtko was given less than 10 times in Austria, earning it the 6,220th place. In the last ten years, the name has not been used there anymore.

Famous people

• Tvrtko Jakovina (historian from Croatia)
• Tvrtko Juric (actor)
• Tvrtko Kale (Croatian football player)