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Davor

Davor is a masculine given name of South Slavic origin, widely used in Croatia and in neighboring countries such as Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Montenegro, as well as among diaspora communities. It is typically used as a formal given name.

The exact origin is uncertain. It is commonly treated as a South Slavic name possibly linked to

The name has been particularly common in the late 20th and early 21st centuries in the region;

Notable people with the name include Davor Suker (born 1966), a Croatian former footballer and Ballon d'Or

Related names include Davorin, which is sometimes treated as a longer form or variant; in some cases

the
biblical
name
David,
or
as
an
independent
formation
with
no
direct
meaning
in
modern
usage.
it
appears
in
official
records,
media,
and
sports.
It
does
not
convey
a
specific
meaning
in
everyday
use
beyond
serving
as
a
personal
identifier.
winner
in
1996,
and
Davor
Božinović
(born
1961),
a
Croatian
politician
and
diplomat
known
for
public
service.
Davor
may
appear
as
a
root
for
other
names
in
the
region.