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Masculine
Serbian
Meaning & History
Milojica is a Serbian masculine given name, functioning as a diminutive of Miloje. The root name Miloje derives from the Slavic element milŭ meaning "gracious, dear" and originally served as a diminutive for names beginning with that element.
Within the Serbian onomastic tradition, diminutive forms like Milojica are common, often used affectionately or to denote a younger or smaller bearer. The name shares etymological ties with other Slavic names such as Milan (Slovene) and Miloš (Slovene), as well as Bulgarian variants Milen and Milko. Feminine counterparts include Milanka and Milka 1.
- Meaning: From Slavic milŭ ("gracious, dear")
- Origin: Slavic via Serbian
- Type: Masculine diminutive
- Usage Regions: Serbia and Serbian diaspora