Božetići is a South Slavic surname and a toponym (place name).
As a Surname
The surname Božetići is found predominantly in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia. It is a patronymic, likely derived from the personal name Božeta or a diminutive form of names such as Božidar, which translates to "God's gift." Historical records indicate the presence of families with this surname in various regions of the former Yugoslavia over several centuries.
As a Place Name
Božetići also refers to several distinct geographical locations in the Balkans:
- Božetići, Rogatica: A village located within the municipality of Rogatica, in the Republika Srpska entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is situated in the eastern part of the country.
- Božetići, Nova Varoš: A village located in the municipality of Nova Varoš, which is part of the Zlatibor District in southwestern Serbia.