What origin is the name Željko?

Željko comes from Slavic naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same slavic tradition pair naturally with Željko — for example Mila, Nadia, Tatiana. You can browse more on our slavic names page.

Željko

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Željko

Boy

Slavic

2 syllables

Željko is a Slavic boy's name meaning "Derived from the Slavic word for wish or desire, meaning one who is desired.".

With Slavic roots, Željko is a boy name that means "Derived from the Slavic word for wish or desire, meaning one who is desired.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Derived from the Slavic word for wish or desire, meaning one who is desired.

Popularity

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What does Željko mean?

Željko is a boy name of Slavic origin meaning "Derived from the Slavic word for wish or desire, meaning one who is desired.".

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Sister names that go with Željko

Mila Nadia Tatiana Danica Anya Natasha

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Name numerology

9is the Chaldean number for Željko.

Number 9 is linked with compassion, generosity and idealism.

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Names with a similar meaning to Željko

Željko means "Derived from the Slavic word for wish or desire, meaning one who is desired." — these names share that spirit.

Mila — "Mila is a Slavic name from the word milu, meaning 'gracious' or 'dear'. It is also a short form of Ludmila and Camila." (Slavic)
Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Emma — "Emma comes from the Germanic word ermen, meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. It was brought to England by Norman nobility." (German)
Ava — "Ava is of uncertain origin. It may come from the Germanic avi, possibly 'desired', or be linked to Eve, meaning 'life'." (Latin)
Evelyn — "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'." (English)
Sofia — "Sofia is a spelling of Sophia, from the Greek sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It is common in Spanish, Italian and Slavic languages." (Greek)
Grace — "Grace comes from the English word grace, from the Latin gratia, meaning 'favour' or 'kindness'. Puritans used it as a virtue name." (Latin)
Wyatt — "Wyatt comes from an English surname derived from the Old English Wigheard, meaning 'brave in war'." (English)