ljubim

Ljubim, also transliterated Lyubim, is a Slavic toponym and surname. It derives from the root ljub- meaning “love” or “beloved” in several Slavic languages, and appears in place names as well as personal names. Spelling varies by language and transliteration, yielding Ljubim, Lyubim, or Lubim.

Places: The most widely known use is Lyubim, a town in Yaroslavl Oblast, Russia. The name is also found in other rural localities across Russia, where Любим is used for small settlements from time to time.

People: Ljubim is also encountered as a surname in Slavic-speaking communities. It may appear in historical records and contemporary registries in Russia and neighboring countries.

Etymology and usage: The root ljub- means “love” or “beloved,” with Slavic suffixes used to form personal names and toponyms. Variations in spelling arise from differences between Cyrillic and Latin alphabets and between languages such as Russian, Ukrainian, and Serbian. The name persists in geographic and genealogical contexts, reflecting its cultural and linguistic roots across Slavic regions.

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