Zdravko

Zdravko is a masculine given name of South Slavic origin, derived from the word zdrav meaning "healthy" (from Old Slavic sŭdorvŭ). The name embodies a wish for health and vitality.

Cultural Significance

Zdravko is common among Bulgarians, Croats, Macedonians, Serbs, and Slovenes. It reflects a traditional Slavic naming practice of bestowing abstract virtues or positive qualities. The Slavic root sŭdorvŭ also gave rise to related vocabulary for health; the feminine form Zdravka is used in Bulgarian and other South Slavic languages.

Notable Bearers

Notable individuals named Zdravko include Bosnian singer Zdravko Čolić, Croatian water polo players Zdravko Ježić and Zdravko Kovačić, Swiss-born Serbian footballer Zdravko Kuzmanović, Bulgarian footballer Zdravko Lazarov, Serbian politician and general Zdravko Ponoš, Montenegrin-born Croatian basketball player Zdravko Radulović, and Serbian footballer and manager Zdravko Rajkov.

Variants and Derivatives

Surname descendants include Zdravkov and Zdravkova (Macedonian), as well as Zdravković.

• Meaning: "healthy"
• Origin: Old Slavic sŭdorvŭ
• Type: given name (masculine)
• Usage regions: Bulgarian, Croatian, Macedonian, Serbian, Slovene