Popovi

Popovi is a name that can refer to more than one topic in the Balkan region. In linguistic terms, Popovi is the plural form of the noun pop, meaning priest, in several South Slavic languages; as a surname it is derived from this occupational root and literally means “the priests.”

As a surname, Popovi is found across the former Yugoslavia, particularly in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, and Serbia. It is written as Popovi in Latin script and Попови in Cyrillic. The name is usually associated with historical priestly connections, though current bearers may be unrelated.

Popovi is also the name of several small settlements in the Balkan region. These places are typically rural and have no major administrative significance; the exact locations vary by country.

Related surnames include Popović and Popov, which share the same root relating to the priest.