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The name Jugoslav was primarily common in the former Yugoslav region and has been rarely given since the 1980s. Its direct translation is 'the South Slavic' or 'the Yugoslav'.
What does the name Jugoslav mean?
The name Jugoslav was primarily common in the former Yugoslav region and has been rarely given since the 1980s. Translated, it means 'the South Slavic' or 'the Yugoslav'. The origin of the name lies in Old Slavic and consists of the elements jȕgo (ју̏го), meaning 'the south', and sláva (сла́ва), which stands for 'glory', 'honor', 'fame', 'reputation', 'renown', 'feast', or 'Slawe'.
Where does the name Jugoslav come from?
The name Jugoslav is a masculine first name of Old Slavic origin, meaning 'the South Slavic'.
How do you pronounce Jugoslav?
Ju-go-slav, stressed on the first syllable.
Popularity
Jugoslav is a rather rare first name in Germany. In 2018, it ranked 3,918th on the list of the most common male baby names. Over the past ten years, Jugoslav has been given as a first name less than 10 times, placing it 8,008th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,767th.
Nicknames & pet names
Jugi / Jugo
Famous people
- Jugoslav Lazic (Serbian footballer)
- Jugoslav Vasovic (Yugoslav water polo player)
- Jugoslav Vlahovic (Serbian musician)
Frequently asked questions about the name Jugoslav
What does the name Jugoslav mean?
The name Jugoslav means 'the South Slavic' and is composed of the Old Slavic elements for 'south' and 'glory'.
Where does the name Jugoslav come from?
Jugoslav has its roots in Old Slavic and is common in various Slavic languages.
How popular is the name Jugoslav today?
The name Jugoslav was particularly common in the former Yugoslav region, but it has been rarely given since the 1980s.