Vladan is a Serbian masculine given name, a shorter form of Slavic dithematic names containing the element volděti meaning "to rule, to control". Originally a diminutive, it has been used independently for centuries. The name is attested in Serbian society since the Middle Ages. The patronymic surname Vladanović is derived from it. Feminine forms include Vladana and Vladanka. While primarily Serbian, the name is also found in Czech usage. Notable Bearers Vladan Alanović (born 1967), Croatian basketball player Vladan Batić (1949–2010), Serbian politician Vladan Desnica (1905–1967), Yugoslav writer Vladan Đorđević (1844–1930), Serbian politician and statesman Vladan Grujić (born 1981), Bosnian footballer Vladan Kostić, Montenegrin footballer Vladan Kujović (born 1978), Serbian footballer Vladan Lukić (born 1970), Serbian footballer Vladan Marjanović, Polish-Serbian basketball player Vladan Matijević (born 1962), Serbian writer Vladan Mijatović (born 1987), Montenegrin footballer Vladan Milasinović, Serbian badminton player Vladan Milojević (born 1970), Serbian footballer and manager Vladan Nikitović, Serbian footballer Vladan Pavlović (born 1984), Serbian footballer Vladan Perišić (born 1971), Serbian American celebrity Vladan Radoman, Serbian sprinter Vladan Savić (born 1979), Serbian footballer and manager Vladan Spasojević (1964–2003), Serbian policeman and paramilitary Vladan Vasić (born 1966), Bosnian Serb politician Vladan Vukadinović, Serbian tennis player Variants Related forms include Vlatko (Macedonian) and Vlad (Romanian). Key Facts Meaning: "to rule, to control" Origin: Slavic element volděti Type: Diminutive in origin, now independent given name Usage regions: Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia (primarily); also Czech