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Zoran
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Zoran.
Dawn, daybreak
Profile summary
Common in Serbia, Croatia, and North Macedonia. Derived from 'zora' meaning dawn. Often given to boys born at dawn. Suggests new beginnings and hope. Popular across former Yugoslavia. The current meaning shown for this name is Dawn, daybreak. The catalog pronunciation is listed as zoh-rahn. Zoran appears in boy naming lists and nature style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Zoran is currently cataloged under Slavic origin, and this page describes its meaning as Dawn, daybreak.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Slavic origin and Slavic-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Zoran is grouped as a nature boy name. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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