Hasanovi

Hasanovi is the plural form of the surname Hasanović, used in Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian contexts to refer collectively to members of the Hasanović family. The surname Hasanović is a patronymic derived from the given name Hasan, itself of Arabic origin meaning “handsome” or “good.” The suffix -ović indicates descent and is common across South Slavic languages; thus Hasanović can be interpreted as “descendant of Hasan” or “son of Hasan.” When written without diacritics or in contexts where the family is referred to in the plural, Hasanović may appear as Hasanovi.

Geographic distribution: Hasanović appears most frequently in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with presence in Serbia, Montenegro, and among Bosniak communities abroad. Diaspora communities in Europe, North America, and Australia reflect migration patterns from the Balkans in the 20th and 21st centuries.

Usage: In indexing, historical documents, or journalism, Hasanovi can denote the Hasanović family as a whole rather than a single individual. It is not a separate surname in standard form; the standard family name is Hasanović. Variant spellings in English-language records include Hasanovic; Hasanovi is largely a transcription variant.