Bojan

Bojan is a masculine given name used across several South Slavic languages, including Serbian, Croatian, Bosnian, Montenegrin, and North Macedonian, as well as in Slovenia and among diaspora communities. The name is generally considered to derive from the Slavic root boj- meaning battle or fight, and is commonly interpreted as "warrior" or "fighter." It is typically used as a given name rather than a surname.

A feminine form of the name is Bojana, and related names may appear in regional naming traditions. The form Bojan is widely found in modern Balkan naming and is also used by people of various backgrounds in Europe and the Americas.

Notable people named Bojan include Bojan Krkić (born 1990), a Spanish professional footballer who emerged from FC Barcelona's youth system and later played for several top clubs. Another is Bojan Bogdanović (born 1989), a Croatian professional basketball player who has competed in the NBA. The name has also appeared in literature and media within Balkans communities, reflecting its cultural resonance in the region.