Živorad (Serbian Cyrillic: Живорад) is a Serbian masculine given name of Slavic origin. It is derived from the Slavic elements živ meaning "alive, living" and rad meaning "happy, willing" or "care". Combined, the name can be interpreted as "one who is joyfully alive" or "living with eager will". The name belongs to a common Slavic naming tradition where two stems are compounded to form a meaningful name, often reflecting desired virtues or characteristics. Related names include Živko, a diminutive form, and Radomir, which shares the rad root meaning "to care" or "to be glad." Nicknames for Živorad include Živko and Žika. Notable Bearers Živorad Janković (1924–1990), Bosnian architect Živorad Jelić (born 1942), Serbian rock musician Živorad Jevtić (1943–2000), Serbian footballer Živorad Jovanović (1914–1942), Yugoslav partisan Živorad Kovačević (1930–2011), Serbian diplomat and politician Živorad Milosavljević (born 1956), Serbian politician Živorad Mišić (born 1986), Serbian footballer Živorad Mitrović (1921–2005), Serbian film director and screenwriter Živorad Nastasijević (1893–1966), Serbian painter Živorad Nešić (born 1943), Serbian politician Živorad Petrović (1939–2000), Serbian engineer and business executive Živorad Smiljanić (1942–2018), Serbian politician Cultural Context Živorad is primarily used in Serbia and among Serbian diaspora communities. While not as common today, it reflects a traditional naming pattern found in many Slavic cultures, where two meaningful elements are combined to create a name with a positive virtue or aspiration. Quick Facts Meaning: "living with joyful will" or "alive and eager" Origin: Slavic (Serbian) Type: Compound given name Usage Regions: Serbia, Bosnia, Montenegro, diaspora