Ljubinić

Ljubinić is a surname of Slavic origin, primarily found in the Balkan region. It is most prevalent in Serbia, Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The name likely derives from a personal name containing the root "ljub," which means "love" or "dear" in Slavic languages. Thus, Ljubinić can be interpreted as "descendant of Ljubo" or "belonging to Ljubo’s kin." The suffix "-ić" is a common Slavic patronymic suffix denoting descent or belonging. Variations of the surname may exist due to regional differences in spelling and pronunciation. The surname likely originated during the period when hereditary surnames were becoming established, indicating a family's lineage and connection to a particular ancestor.