Bozo
Fact sheet
- Name
- Bozo
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
The first name Bozo (Božo) is a short form of the Slavic name Bozidar and is particularly common in Croatia and Serbia. Translated, it means 'the divine gift' or 'the heavenly present.'
What does the name Bozo mean?
Bozo (Božo) is a masculine first name that is considered a Croatian-Serbian short form of Bozidar. Its meaning is 'the divine gift' or 'the heavenly present.' The origins of the name can be found in Old Slavic, derived from the elements boži (бо̏жӣ), meaning 'divine' or 'of God,' and dar or *darъ, which stands for 'gift,' 'present,' 'donation,' or 'offering.' Another variant of the name is Bozic.
Where does the name Bozo come from?
Bozo is a masculine first name with Old Slavic roots and carries the meaning 'the divine gift.'
How do you pronounce Bozo?
The pronunciation of the name Bozo is lively and consists of two syllables. It is pronounced as 'Bo-zo' [ˈboːzo], with the voiced -z- in the middle providing a dynamic touch. The open -o at the end gives the name a harmonious rounding. This makes Bozo sound friendly and present – light, distinctive, and characterful.
When is the name day of Bozo?
The name day for Bozo is celebrated on several days: February 11, August 16, September 19, and November 9.
Popularity
In Germany, Bozo is a rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th in the list of the most common male baby names. Its highest ranking was in 2009 at 1,979th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, resulting in a position of 6,655 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it is ranked 6,182nd.
Famous people
- Bozo Bozinovski (football player from Yugoslavia)
- Bozo Broketa (Yugoslav footballer)
- Bozo Koprivica (Montenegrin writer)
- Bozo Kos (illustrator from Slovenia)
- Bozo Kovacevic (Austrian footballer)
- Bozo Milic (Montenegrin football player)
- Bozo Paradzik (soloist and orchestral musician (double bass), professor at the music academy in Freiburg)
- Bozo Skoko (Tunisian writer)
- Božo Broketa (footballer)
- Božo Kos (designer and illustrator)
- Božo Milić (football player)
- Božo Skoko (writer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Bozo
What is the origin of the name Bozo?
Bozo is a masculine first name with Old Slavic roots, particularly common in the Croatian, Serbian, and Slovenian languages.
What does the name Bozo mean?
The meaning of Bozo is 'the divine gift' or 'the heavenly present,' derived from the Old Slavic elements for 'divine' and 'gift.'
How popular is the name Bozo?
The name Bozo is known in Croatia and Serbia but enjoys relatively lower popularity internationally.