Meaning & History
Desimir (Serbian: Десимир) is a Serbian masculine given name composed of Slavic elements. The first part likely derives from desiti meaning "to find, to encounter" or possibly from desętĭ meaning "ten", while the second part comes from mirŭ meaning "peace, world". Thus, the name can be interpreted as "one who finds peace" or "ten peace".
Notable Bearers
Notable individuals named Desimir include:
- Desimir Žižović, a Yugoslav comics artist known for the series Mirko and Slavko.
- Desimir Gajić, a coach for Serbian middle-distance runner Sonja Stolić.
- Desimir Stanojević, a Serbian actor who appeared in the TV series Srećni ljudi.
Related Names
The name Desimir is part of a broader onomastic tradition in Slavic languages. Related names include Desa, a short form, and Desislav, which shares the same first element combined with slav ("glory"). The place name Desimirovac, a village in Serbia, is derived from the given name.
- Meaning: "to find/enounter" and "peace"
- Origin: Slavic
- Type: Given name
- Usage: Serbian
Sources: Wikipedia — Desimir