Dushko

Dushko is a masculine given name, primarily a transliteration of the South Slavic name Duško. It is used in Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia, and by diaspora communities elsewhere. In English-language texts it is often written as Dusko, without diacritics, or as Dushko when a more literal rendering of the original orthography is preferred.

The name is generally considered a diminutive or affectionate form linked to the stem Duš- found in several Slavic names, and it is sometimes used as a standalone given name. Its exact etymology varies by language and tradition, but roots associated with the concepts of soul or spirit appear in some forms.

Notable bearers include Duško Radović (1922–1984), a Serbian writer and journalist known for his children's literature and aphorisms; Duško Tošić (born 1983), a Serbian professional footballer; and Duško Popov (1912–2008), a Serbian-born intelligence officer who worked as a spy during World War II. The name also appears across Balkan communities and in international contexts through transliteration variants such as Dusko.