The baby name Klaudij is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KLOW-deey (approx. IPA: /ˈklau̯dij/).
Klaudij is Latin in Origin.
The baby name Klaudij is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KLOW-deey (approx. IPA: /ˈklau̯dij/).
Klaudij is Latin in Origin.
Klaudij is a South Slavic (notably Macedonian) form of the Latin Claudius, a Roman family name derived from Latin claudus “lame; limping.” Borne by several notable Romans, including Emperor Tiberius Claudius (r. 41–54 CE), the name entered Christian usage through martyrs and bishops named Claudius, securing its place in church calendars across Eastern Europe.
Variants include Klavdij (Slovene), Klaudije (Croatian/Serbian/Bosnian), Klavdiy/Klavdii (Russian/Ukrainian), Klaudijus (Lithuanian), Klaudiusz (Polish), Claudiu (Romanian), Claudio/Cláudio (Italian/Spanish/Portuguese), and Claude (French). Feminine counterparts are Claudia, Klaudia, Klavdija, and Klaudija. Though the literal meaning is “lame,” modern reception emphasizes classical gravitas and saintly association rather than the etymology. Klaudij remains uncommon today but recognizable across the Balkans and the broader Slavic sphere, appealing to parents seeking a cultured, pan-European choice with deep historical roots.
Klaudij is about as rare as a name gets. We count just 2 recorded uses of it worldwide, from 1 country.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SI | 0 | #80 | 1 | 1,612 | |
| SI | Boys | 0 | #211 | 1 | 3,402 |
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