Male Name
Jovica
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
diminutives
isograms
rally drivers
Writing Systems
ЈовицаSerbianMacedonian
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
83/100
Meaning & Etymology
Jovica is a masculine given name of Serbian origin. It is a diminutive or hypocoristic form of the name Jovan, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. The name Jovica is commonly used in Serbia and other Slavic-speaking countries, often as a familiar or affectionate form of Jovan.
Etymology
Original Form:
Jovan
Evolution:
The name Jovan evolved from the Hebrew name Yochanan, which was adapted into Greek as Ioannes, and later into Latin as Iohannes. In Slavic languages, it became Jovan, and the diminutive form Jovica em...
Source:
Historical linguistic studies and onomastic research.