Bosnia Name Meaning & Origin
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The name 'Bosnia' originates from the medieval Latin 'Bosna', which itself is derived from the Slavic root 'bos-' meaning 'water' or 'river'. It refers to the historical region in the western Balkans, which is now part of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The name has been used since the Middle Ages to denote the area around the Bosna River.
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Bosnian (Bosniak, Croat, Serb) 92% -
Yugoslav (Various ethnic groups from the former Yugoslavia) 5% -
South Slavic (South Slavic peoples) 3%
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Name Details
- Name Order: Eastern
- Gender: Unisex
Famous People Named Bosnia
Notable individuals associated with the name include Alija Izetbegović, a prominent Bosnian politician and first President of Bosnia and Herzegovina; Edin Džeko, a famous Bosnian footballer; and Goran Bregović, a renowned musician and composer from Bosnia.
Bosnia Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 6
People with this name tend to be: Nurturing, responsible and family-oriented.