Miomir

Etymology

Miomir is a Serbo-Croatian masculine given name of Slavic origin. Derived from the elements mio, a Serbian form of the Slavic element milŭ meaning “dear,” combined with mirŭ meaning “peace” or “world.” The name thus conveys the meaning “dear peace” or “dear world.” A variant of Miomir is Milomir, which shares the same roots.

Notable Bearers

The name has been borne by several prominent individuals. Miomir Vukobratović (1931–2012) was a Serbian inventor renowned in the field of robotics. Miomir Mugoša (born 1955) is a Montenegrin politician. Miomir Žužul (born 1955) is a Croatian politician. On the contemporary sports scene, Miomir Kecmanović (born 1999) is a professional tennis player from Serbia. The name also includes musicians such as Miomir Petrović, a member of the rock band Siluete.

Cultural Context

Miomir remains in use in Serbia, Croatia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and other countries where the Serbo-Croatian language is spoken.

• Meaning: “dear peace” or “dear world”
• Origin: Slavic
• Type: given name (masculine)
• Usage: primarily in Serbia, Croatia, Montenegro