Imamović

Imamović is a Bosnian surname. It is a patronymic surname, derived from the given name or title "Imam." "Imam" is an Islamic leadership position, often referring to the leader of a mosque or a religious scholar. The suffix "-ović" is a common South Slavic suffix indicating "son of" or "descendant of." Therefore, Imamović literally translates to "son of Imam" or "descendant of Imam."

The surname is primarily found among Bosniaks (Bosnian Muslims), indicating an ancestor who held the position of Imam or was otherwise associated with religious leadership. It is a relatively common surname in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as in other regions with significant Bosniak populations, such as Serbia (especially the Sandžak region), Montenegro, Croatia, and diaspora communities in Western Europe and North America. Bearers of the name may have diverse family histories and varying degrees of connection to religious roles in modern times. The surname offers a glimpse into the historical and cultural significance of religious leadership within Bosnian society.