Meaning & History
Pavičić is a Croatian surname meaning "son of Pavao". It is a patronymic surname formed by adding the Slavic suffix -ić to the personal name Pavao, which is the Croatian form of Paul. The root Paul originates from the Latin Paulus meaning "small" or "humble".
Etymology and History
The suffix -ić is common in Croatian and other South Slavic languages to indicate "descendant of" or "son of." Thus, Pavičić originally denoted a family descendant of someone named Pavao. Similar patronymic formations are found across the region, such as Pavlov in Russian and Pavlík in Slovak, all drawing from the same etymological root.
Notable Bearers
According to Wikipedia, several individuals bear the name Pavičić:
- Daniella Pavicic (born 1980), Croatian-Canadian singer and songwriter
- Domagoj Pavičić (born 1994), Croatian football midfielder
- Jelena Pavičić Vukičević (born 1975), Croatian politician
- Jurica Pavičić (born 1965), Croatian writer, columnist and film critic
- Karen Pavicic (born 1971), Canadian dressage rider
- Viktor Pavičić (1898–1943), Croatian military commander
Distibution and Variants
The surname Pavičić is most prevalent in Croatia, reflecting its linguistic origin. Variants in other languages include Boulos (Arabic), Boghosian (Armenian), Poghosyan (Armenian), and Pavlova (Russian).
Key Facts
- Meaning: son of Pavao (equivalent to Paul)
- Origin: Croatia, from the personal name Pavao (Croatian form of Paul)
- Type: Patronymic surname
- Usage regions: Croatia, with diaspora in Canada, Germany, and other countries
Related Names
Sources: Wikipedia — Pavičić