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Jadran (Јадран) is a masculine first name that is used in both Serbo-Croatian and Slovenian contexts. This name is derived from Adrian, which goes back to the nickname Hadrianus of the Roman Emperor Publius Aelius Hadrianus. Metaphorically, it means 'the one originating from Hadria.'
What does the name Jadran mean?
The name Jadran (Јадран) is the Serbo-Croatian and Slovenian variant of Adrian. It refers to the nickname Hadrianus of the Roman Emperor Publius Aelius Hadrianus and is metaphorically translated as 'the one originating from Hadria.' Its roots lie in the Latin Hădrĭānus, meaning 'from the city of Hadria.' This city is located in Italy, south of Venice. Variants of the name include Jadranko, Adrijan, and Adrijano. Feminine forms are Jadrana, Jadranka, and Jadranca.
Where does the name Jadran come from?
The name Jadran has Latin roots and means 'the one originating from Hadria.' The Latin composition Hădrĭānus stands for 'from the city of Hadria.' The languages in which the name appears are Croatian, Serbian, Serbo-Croatian, and Slovenian.
How do you pronounce Jadran?
Jadran is pronounced approximately as 'Yah-drahn.'
When is the name day of Jadran?
The name day for Jadran is celebrated on January 9, March 4, July 8, and September 8.
Popularity
In Germany, Jadran is a rather rare first name. In 2009, it reached the 1,979th place on the list of the most common male baby names. From 1930 to 2024, Jadran was chosen as a first name in Germany, averaging 1st place. However, in the last ten years, no child has received this name.
Frequently asked questions about the name Jadran
What is the origin of the name Jadran?
The name Jadran has Latin roots and means 'the one originating from Hadria.' It is the Serbo-Croatian and Slovenian variant of the name Adrian.
What does the name Jadran mean?
Jadran is derived from the Latin term Hădrĭānus, which means 'from the city of Hadria.' This city is located in Italy, south of Venice.
How popular is the name Jadran?
The name Jadran is especially common in the countries of the former Yugoslavia, where it enjoys a certain popularity, but it is less frequently found outside this region.