Gorica

Gorica is a diminutive of the name Gorana, which represents the female counterpart of the Slavic name Goran. The meaning of the name can be translated as 'the woman from the mountains' or 'the mountain woman.' In a figurative sense, one can also say 'the great one,' derived from the Old Slavic word gora, which stands for 'mountain.'

What does the name Gorica mean?

Gorica is a diminutive of Gorana, the female variant of the Slavic name Goran. It roughly means 'the woman from the mountains' or 'the mountain woman' and can also be interpreted in a figurative sense as 'the great one.' Its origin lies in the Old Slavic word gora, which means 'mountain.' The first name Gorica is primarily common in the South Slavic region.

Where does the name Gorica come from?

Gorica has its roots in Old Slavic and is a female first name that carries meanings such as 'the great one' or 'the woman from the mountains.' The Old Slavic word gora stands for 'mountain.' The name is widespread in various Slavic languages, including Bosnian, Yugoslav, Croatian, Macedonian, Serbian, Slavic, Slovenian, and South Slavic.

How do you pronounce Gorica?

Go-ri-tsa

When is the name day of Gorica?

The name day for Gorica is celebrated on February 24 and July 31.

Popularity

In Germany, Gorica is a relatively common first name. In 2016, it ranked 3,055th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2006, when it reached 906th place. In the last ten years, Gorica has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it at 6,729th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 6,444th.

Famous people

• Gorica Acimovic (handball player)
• Gorica Popovic (Serbian actress)