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Name
Stojan
Gender
Boy name
Syllables
2

Stojan is a masculine first name that means 'the steadfast'. This name has its roots in Old Slavic, where the word stojati (стоꙗти) stands for 'to stand, to endure, to bear'. Stojan is particularly common in the South Slavic countries.

What does the name Stojan mean?

The first name Stojan means 'the steadfast' and derives from the Old Slavic word stojati (стоꙗти), which translates to 'to stand, to endure, to bear'. It is primarily found in the South Slavic region. One of the Bulgarian variants is Stoyan, while the feminine forms are Stojana and Stojanka.

Where does the name Stojan come from?

The name Stojan has Old Slavic roots and means 'the steadfast'. It is composed of the Old Slavic word stojati (стоꙗти), which means 'to stand, to endure, to bear'. The first name is found in several Slavic languages, including Yugoslav, Croatian, Macedonian, Serbian, Slavic, and Slovenian.

How do you pronounce Stojan?

Stojan is pronounced approximately as 'Stoj-an'.

Popularity

In Germany, Stojan is one of the rare first names. In 2021, it ranked 5,195th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2017 with 2,639th place. Over the last ten years, the name has been given about 30 times, placing it 4,630th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,886th.

Nicknames & pet names

Stoco / Stoks / Stole

Similar first names

Stojanka

Famous people

  • Stojan Aleksiew (Bulgarian actor)
  • Stojan Aralica (artist from Serbia)
  • Stojan Arandelovic (Yugoslav actor)
  • Stojan Batic (Slovenian sculptor)
  • Stojan Belajic (Croatian footballer)
  • Stojan Dobrew (Bulgarian wrestler)
  • Stojan Gjuroski (basketball player from Macedonia)
  • Stojan Ignatov (footballer from Yugoslavia)
  • Stojan Kitov (Bulgarian footballer)
  • Stojan Kocov (Yugoslav historian)
  • Stojan Kolew (Bulgarian footballer)
  • Stojan Lukic (Swedish footballer)
  • Stojan Malbasic (football player from Yugoslavia)
  • Stojan Matavulj (Yugoslav actor)
  • Stojan Nikolic (Yugoslav footballer)
  • Stojan Osojnak (Yugoslav footballer)
  • Stojan Pilipovic (football player from Yugoslavia)
  • Stojan Plesinac (Yugoslav footballer)
  • Stojan Puc (chess player from Slovenia)
  • Stojan Srdic (writer from Serbia)

Frequently asked questions about the name Stojan

What does the name Stojan mean?

The name Stojan means 'the steadfast' and is derived from the Old Slavic word 'stojati', which means 'to stand, to endure, to bear'.

Where does the name Stojan come from?

Stojan has Old Slavic roots and is widespread in several South Slavic languages, including Bulgarian, Serbian, and Croatian.

How popular is the name Stojan?

The popularity of the name Stojan varies by region, but it is particularly common in the South Slavic area.

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