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The baby name Zlatko is a Boy name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ZLAHT-koh.

Zlatko is Proto-Slavic, South Slavic in Origin.

Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2
Pronunciation: ZLAHT-koh

What is the meaning of the name Zlatko ?

The baby name Zlatko is a boy name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ZLAHT-koh.

Zlatko is Proto-Slavic, South Slavic in Origin.

Zlatko is a South Slavic masculine name built from zlato, gold, and the hypocoristic suffix -ko, common in Croatian, Serbian, Bosnian, Slovene, Macedonian, and Bulgarian names. Its lexical ancestry reaches Proto-Slavic *zolto, gold, reflected in Old Church Slavonic zlato. The form uses the stem zlat- rather than a compound structure, so its literal force is little golden one or golden one.

In the Balkans, Zlatko belongs to the native Slavic layer of personal names and coexists with Christian Orthodox and Catholic naming traditions rather than originating in either calendar. It is used in Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, North Macedonia, and Bulgaria; Cyrillic Златко appears in Serbian, Macedonian, and Bulgarian. Closely related forms include Zlatan and Zlate, while compounds such as Zlatomir are separate formations. Recent public bearers are especially visible in sport and the arts.

Zlatko has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Zlatko

Zlatko Burić Actor · Born 1953 · Croatia Zlatko Burić is a Croatian actor best known for his role as Milo in the Pusher film trilogy. He has also appeared in the film 2012, where he played the character Yuri Karpov. His performances are often characterized by his commanding presence and distinctive voice.

Zlatko – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
HR Boys 0 #37 1,547 3,997
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
RS Boys 0 #64 144 2,277
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
BG 0 #68 13 1,799
RS 0 #75 10 923
SI 0 #76 5 1,612
HR 0 #103 89 2,081
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
SI Boys 0 #107 111 3,402
BG Boys 0 #119 131 3,850
RS Girls 0 #137 1 1,651
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
MT Boys 0 #173 7 4,064
SI Girls 0 #177 1 2,769
CZ 0 #184 3 3,154
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
IR 0 #229 3 4,221
HR Girls 0 #278 12 3,687
CZ Boys 0 #288 17 6,530
Austria Boys 0 #304 142 2,180
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
DK Boys 0 #326 7 7,401
France Boys 1980 #334 4 1,503
PL Boys 0 #339 2 6,459
Germany 0 #425 13 2,542
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
RU Boys 0 #524 3 12,621
IR Boys 0 #537 16 10,162
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
CL Boys 0 #699 2 13,390
IT 0 #700 15 4,183
QA Boys 0 #739 5 18,093
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
Germany Boys 0 #745 209 5,697
BR Boys 0 #783 3 12,213
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
Spain Boys 0 #899 32 5,610
NL Boys 0 #899 53 5,873
OM Boys 0 #917 2 17,948
PE Boys 0 #925 2 14,506
AE Boys 0 #1,141 3 22,615
MA 0 #1,196 4 20,986
IT Boys 0 #1,243 229 10,046
ZA Boys 0 #1,268 5 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Zlatko is popular in 33 countries — most recent births per country:

France
AE
AR
Austria
BG

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People also ask about Zlatko

Zlatko is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Zlatko is a 2 syllable name, pronounced ZLAHT-koh.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Zlatan and Zlate.
Yes — Zlatko ranked #334 in France in 1980.
Yes — 1 notable people named Zlatko are in our database, including Zlatko Burić (Actor).