itljiv

Itljiv is a proper noun used as both a surname and a toponym in parts of Southeast Europe. The spelling can vary in transliteration, with Itliv as a common variant. The etymology is not definitively established; linguists note that the suffix -liv is a productive element in Slavic toponymy and patronymics, often indicating origin from a locality or lineage. The root Itl- may derive from a personal name, an archaic word, or an extinct toponym.

Geographic distribution: The surname Itljiv is attested in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, with occurrences in Serbia and Montenegro. In emigration records, bearers appear in Western Europe and North America, usually as a surname.

Usage in culture: In contemporary sources, Itljiv appears infrequently; when used in fiction or regional storytelling, it is typically as a family name or as the name of a small settlement in a narrative. There are no widely recognized literary or media works centered on a place called Itljiv.

Notable people: No widely cited individuals bear the name in major reference works. Local genealogical databases may list private individuals with the surname.

See also: Itliv, Itlović, Slavic surname and toponym suffixes.