Božidar
“gift of God”
Slavic origin · Boy name
#1709US 2023
10Births / yr
→Stable
Top 1.3%Percentile
What does Božidar mean and where does it come from?
Božidar is derived from the Slavic elements 'bož' meaning 'God' and 'dar' meaning 'gift'.
Cultural significance
The name is commonly used in Slavic countries, particularly among Serbian and Croatian populations, often reflecting religious significance.
Peak popularity
Reached #1709 in 2015 — currently #1709 in the US.
How else can you spell Božidar?
Same sound, different look — useful if you want something slightly more distinctive
What middle names flow best with Božidar?
Božidar works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
Božidar Jack
One syllable · timeless choice
Božidar John
One syllable · timeless choice
Božidar Luke
One syllable · timeless choice
Božidar Miles
One syllable · vintage charm
Božidar Gael
One syllable · timeless choice
Božidar Kai
One syllable · vintage charm
How popular is Božidar right now?
Holding steady — currently #1709 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
Božidar is exceptionally rare — it does not appear in US Social Security records, meaning fewer than 5 babies per year have received this name.
What are good nicknames for Božidar?
CROATIAN
BoškoBožoDadoDarko
MACEDONIAN
Darko
MEDIEVAL SLAVIC
Bozho
SERBIAN
BoškoBožaBožoDarko
Famous people named Božidar
BĐ
Božidar Đelić
A Serbian politician and former Deputy Prime Minister of Serbia.
BM
Božidar Maljković
A Serbian basketball coach known for his successful coaching career.
BV
Božidar Vukičević
A Serbian politician and member of the National Assembly of Serbia.
What names sound and feel like Božidar?
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How is Božidar written in other languages?
Божидар
Serbian
What are the girl versions of Božidar?
Common questions about the name Božidar
What does the name Božidar mean?
Božidar means "gift of God" — a name rooted in Slavic tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Božidar?
Božidar is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.
What is the cultural origin of Božidar?
Božidar originates from Slavic tradition. Slavic names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
What sibling names go well with Božidar?
Božidar pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Norse heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.
Is Božidar more of a girl or boy name?
Božidar is primarily used as a boy name, giving it a clear, timeless character while remaining accessible to modern families.
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