Ljubko

Ljubko is a masculine given name of South Slavic origin. It is used primarily in Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and in diaspora communities across Europe and North America. The name is formed from the root ljub-, meaning "love" or "dear," combined with the diminutive suffix -ko, yielding a sense of endearment such as "little love" or "beloved."

Pronunciation is language-dependent, but in Latin-script usage it is commonly rendered as LJUB-ko, with the initial lj representing a palatal consonant similar to "ly" in "million" and the stress typically on the first syllable.

Within onomastics, Ljubko is regarded as a traditional South Slavic given name. It appears in historical records and literary contexts across the region, though it is not among the most common contemporary names. Variants and related names include Ljubo, Ljuba, and Ljubomir, which share the same root and affectionate diminutive pattern.