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Boy's nameOrigin: South SlavicName day: 14 September

Dragutín

Dragutin is a distinguished masculine name of South Slavic origin, especially prominent in Croatian and Serbian history. It is rooted in the Slavic base drag-, meaning 'dear, precious, beloved'. It makes an inspiring choice for parents seeking an authentic name rich in character and warmth.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Dragutin
Slovak:
Dragutín
Czech:
Dragutin
Hungarian:
Dragutin
Polish:
Dragutin
German:
Dragutin
Spanish:
Dragutin
French:
Dragutin
Italian:
Dragutin
Portuguese:
Dragutin
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

The name describes someone who is dear, beloved, and precious to his family.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Južnoslovanské meno Dragutín pochádza zo slovanského základu drag- vo význame „drahý, milý, vzácny“ a je utvorené príponou -utin. Rozšírené je predovšetkým v chorvátskom a srbskom jazykovom prostredí; slovenská podoba má pravopisne adaptovanú dĺžku í.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Dragutín vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

75 / 100Veľmi dobrá medzinárodná adaptabilita
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie75 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

DRAGUTIN

Vyžaduje prepis bez mäkčeňov/dĺžňov
Písmo a diakritika:

í (1)

Regionálna stredoeurópska forma
Svetové jazyky:

9 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Mierna diakritika – v medzinárodnom styku sa ľahko prepisuje do základnej latinky.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Známe v okolitých stredoeurópskych a slovanských krajinách.
Na čo myslieť v zahraničí
  • •Meno je špecifické pre stredoeurópsky / slovanský kultúrny okruh, pre cudzincov bude pôsobiť originálne a exoticky.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
14 September
Slovak Extended Calendar
4 November
Croatian Calendar

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 3
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Dragutín
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Dragutína
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Dragutínovi
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Dragutína
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Dragutín
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Dragutínovi
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Dragutínom

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
DragoDragiDragutínkoDragutin
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Dragutín
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Dragutín! Drago! Dragutínko!

Notable figures named Dragutín

15

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

All personalities catalog
Person type
Dragutin Dimitrijević
1876 – 1917Historical Figure

Serbian military commander (1876–1917)

Dragutin Topić
RS
born 1971Notable Figure

Serbian high jumper

Dragutin Tadijanović
HR
1905 – 2007Historical Figure

Croatian poet (1905–2007)

Dragutin Čermak
RS
1944 – 2021Historical Figure

Yugoslav basketball player (1944–2021)

Dragutin Ciotti
YU
1905 – 1974Historical Figure

Croatian gymnast (1905–1974)

Dragutin Domjanić
1875 – 1933Historical Figure

Croatian poet (1875-1933)

Dragutin Haramija
HR
1923 – 2012Historical Figure

Croatian politician, political commissar and economist (1923-2012)

Dragutin Ilić
RS
1858 – 1926Historical Figure

Serbian writer, dramaturge, journalist, lawyer and politician (1858-1926)

Test how Dragutín sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Dragutín Smith

3 + 1 = 4 syllables

85 / 100Very good
ID
Initials / monogram:with dots:D.S.without dots:DS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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