Bosko

Bosko is a masculine first name that originates from Serbo-Croatian and Slovenian and represents a diminutive form of Bogdan. Its meaning is 'the one given by God'.

What does the name Bosko mean?

The name Bosko, also spelled Boško, is a diminutive form of the Old Slavic name Bogdan. It consists of two Old Slavic elements: 'bog' or 'bogä', meaning 'God', and 'dan' or 'dati', meaning 'to give'. Additionally, Bosko can also be seen as a diminutive form of Bozidar. Translated, the name means 'the divine gift'. The roots of the name lie in the Old Slavic terms 'božijī' for 'divine' or 'of God' and 'darŭ' for 'gift'.

Where does the name Bosko come from?

Bosko is an Old Slavic masculine first name, meaning 'the one given by God'. The name originates from the

How do you pronounce Bosko?

The pronunciation of Bosko is clear and rounded, and the name is typically pronounced in German as 'Bos-ko' [ˈbɔsko]. The consonant combination '-sk' creates a slight compression, while the ending '-o' gives the name an open, soft sound. These features make Bosko a balanced and friendly name that sounds clear and calm, with a pleasant sound balance.

Popularity

In Germany, Bosko is a rather rare first name. In 2021, it ranked 5,195th in the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2012, when it reached 2,386th place. Over the last ten years, Bosko has been given as a first name around 20 times, placing it 5,448th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,769th.

Nicknames & pet names

Bole

Famous people

• Bobby Bosko Grubic (Croatian singer)
• Bosko Abramovic (chess player from Yugoslavia)
• Bosko Anic (Yugoslav football player)
• Bosko Antic (footballer from Croatia)
• Bosko Balaban (Croatian football player)
• Bosko Boskovic (Slovenian footballer)
• Bosko Cvorkov (footballer from Yugoslavia)
• Bosko Djordjevic (Yugoslav football player)
• Bosko Draskovic (boxer from Montenegro)
• Bosko Durovski (football player from Macedonia)
• Bosko Jankovic (Serbian football player)
• Bosko Marinko (British wrestler)
• Bosko Peraica (Croatian football player)
• Bosko Ralic (football player from the USA)
• Bosko Simonovic (Serbian footballer)
• Bosko Stupic (Yugoslav footballer)
• Bosko Vuksanovic (Yugoslav water polo player)