Male Name
Vlatko
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
Croatian presidents
diminutives
isograms
NBA players
North Macedonia in the Eurovision Song Contest
Writing Systems
ВлаткоSerbianMacedonian
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
50/100
classic100%
mature100%
formal80%
urban80%
devious100%
strong120%
rough80%
strange140%
complex80%
serious80%
Meaning & Etymology
Vlatko is a masculine given name of South Slavic origin, derived from the Slavic element 'volděti' (South Slavic 'vladati'), meaning 'to rule, to control'. It is traditionally used as a diminutive for names beginning with this element, signifying leadership and authority.
Etymology
Original Form:
volděti
Evolution:
The name evolved from the Old Slavic 'volděti' to the South Slavic 'vladati', maintaining its core meaning related to ruling and control.
Source:
Slavic linguistic roots