Predrag
Predrag (Serbian Cyrillic: Предраг) is a Slavic masculine given name, predominantly borne by ethnic Slavs, derived from pre- ("very, much") and -drag ("dear, beloved"), both common in Slavic dithematic names. It roughly means "very beloved". The usual nickname is Peđa (Pedja). It may refer to:
- Predrag Balašević, ethnic Romanian politician from Serbia
- Predrag Cvitanović, Croatian physicist and academic.
- Predrag Danilović, Serbian basketball player.
- Peđa Grbin, Croatian politician.
- Predrag Krunić, Bosnia and Herzegovina basketball coach.
- Predrag Marković, Serbian politician, author, and historian.
- Predrag Matvejević, known for writing and political activism.
- Predrag Mijatović, Yugoslavian football player.
- Predrag Samardžiski, Macedonian basketball player
- Predrag Stojaković, Serbian basketball player.
- Predrag Mojović, Bosnia and Herzegovina Service Desk Expert.
- Predrag Lazić, Serbian philosopher and philanthropist
 acclaimed retired Serbian basketballer Predrag Stojaković | |
| Pronunciation | [prêdraːɡ] |
|---|---|
| Gender | male |
| Language(s) | Slavic |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | pre- ("very, much") + drag ("dear, beloved") |
| Meaning | "Very beloved" |
| Region of origin | Eastern Europe |
| Other names | |
| Alternative spelling | Предраг |
| Nickname(s) | Peđa |
| Related names | Dragan, Miodrag |
References
- Milica Grković (1977). Rečnik ličnih imena kod Srba. Vuk Karadžić.
- Katarina Stojanović (2007). Srpska imena: narodna i hrišćanska. Gramatik. ISBN 978-86-84421-51-9.
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