Zeljan

The first name Zeljan, also known as Željan, has its roots in the Serbo-Croatian term žȅlja (жеља), which means 'dream, wish, longing, desire.' Therefore, the name can best be translated as 'the desired one' or 'the longed-for one.'

What does the name Zeljan mean?

Zeljan, or Željan, comes from the Serbo-Croatian word žȅlja (жеља), which means 'dream, wish, longing, desire.' The name can thus be interpreted as 'the desired one' or 'the longed-for one.' It is particularly common in Croatia and other successor states of Yugoslavia, but it is not among the frequently used names for boys overall. Variants of Željan include Zeljko and Zeljo, while the feminine form is Zeljana.

Where does the name Zeljan come from?

The name Zeljan has its origins in the Old Slavic and Serbo-Croatian languages and means 'the desired one' or 'the longed-for one.' The etymology is based on the Old Slavic and Serbo-Croatian term žȅlja (жеља), which means 'dream, wish, longing, desire.' It is present in the languages Bosnian, Yugoslav, Croatian, Serbian, Slavic, Slovenian, and South Slavic.

How do you pronounce Zeljan?

Zeljan is pronounced like 'Seljan.'

Popularity

In Germany, Zeljan is a rather rare first name. In 2013, it ranked 3,619th on the list of the most popular masculine names. Between 2010 and 2024, the name was given in Germany fewer than 10 times, placing it at 9,082nd. In the last ten years, no child has been named this.

Nicknames & pet names

Zelj

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