Slavica
Slavica is a Christian girl name of Slavic origin, meaning “Glory”.
| Meaning | Glory |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Slavic |
| Written as | Славица |
| Pronunciation | SLAH-vee-tsah |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | Croatia, Serbia, Slovenia, North Macedonia |
Meaning and origin of Slavica
Slavica is formed from slava, the Slavic word for 'glory, fame', with the affectionate ending -ica. The same element appears at the end of many old Slavic names such as Miroslav and Stanislava. It was especially popular in Croatia, Serbia, Slovenia and North Macedonia in the mid twentieth century. The masculine name Slavko is a close relative.
Is Slavica a Christian name?
It is not a saint's name, but the word slava is familiar to Serbian Orthodox families as the name of the feast of a family's patron saint, so the name has a pleasant resonance for them.
How popular is Slavica?
Common among women of the post-war generation; rarer for babies today.
Gifts with the name Slavica
- Slavica name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Slavica baby gifts (Amazon)
- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. We may earn a small commission from these links, at no extra cost to you.
Spellings and variants of Slavica
Names similar to Slavica
More Christian girl names
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Slavica mean?
Slavica means 'Glory'. It is of Slavic origin.
Is Slavica a Christian name?
It is not a saint's name, but the word slava is familiar to Serbian Orthodox families as the name of the feast of a family's patron saint, so the name has a pleasant resonance for them.
How do you pronounce Slavica?
Slavica is pronounced SLAH-vee-tsah.
Is Slavica a boy or girl name?
Slavica is usually a girl name.