Krešimir
Krešimir is a prominent Croatian royal name with an ancient Slavic structure and a dignified historical tone. It was borne by several Croatian kings in the 10th and 11th centuries. In Slovakia, it feels unusual, but its ending in -mir clearly places it among traditional Slavic names.
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisAn ancient Slavic name combining the concept of revival or a spark with peace.
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Staré chorvátske dvojčlenné meno, pôvodne doložené aj ako Kresimir a latinsky Cresimirus. Prvý člen kres-/kreš- sa vykladá ako „oživovať, kriesiť“ alebo v súvislosti s kresaním a iskrou; druhý člen -mir znamená „mier“ či „svet“.
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KRESIMIR
Requires spelling without diacriticsš (1)
Regional Central European form10 foreign variants
Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky- •Mierna diakritika – v medzinárodnom styku sa ľahko prepisuje do základnej latinky.
- •Známe v okolitých stredoeurópskych a slovanských krajinách.
- •Meno je špecifické pre stredoeurópsky / slovanský kultúrny okruh, pre cudzincov bude pôsobiť originálne a exoticky.
Name days and calendars
Dates in Slovak and international calendarsStandard orthoepic pronunciation with primary stress on the initial syllable.
Grammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesNotable figures named Krešimir
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