Dobrilo is a masculine given name used primarily in Serbian-speaking regions. It is a masculine form of the feminine name Dobrila, which itself derives from the Slavic element dobrŭ (Serbo-Croatian dobar), meaning "good." The name thus carries the sense of "good one" or "kind-hearted."
Among related forms, the variant Dobrica (also used in Serbian and other South Slavic languages) shares the same root, while Dobri is a Bulgarian masculine equivalent. The Cyrillic spelling of Dobrilo is Добрило.
Despite its positive meaning and connection to the widespread Slavic onomastic tradition of naming daughters and sons after virtues, Dobrilo is considered rare in contemporary usage, as noted in Serbo-Croatian lexicons. It belongs to a larger family of Slavic names formed from the dobr- root, which also includes names like Dobromir, Dobroslav, and Dobrinka.
Key Facts
- Meaning: "good" (from Slavic dobrŭ)
- Origin: Slavic, specifically Serbian
- Type: First name
- Gender: Masculine
- Usage Regions: Serbia, Croatian-speaking areas (rare)
Sources: Wiktionary — Dobrilo