Ljubović

Ljubović is a common surname primarily found in the Balkans, particularly in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia, and Montenegro. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it is derived from a given name. In this case, it is derived from the masculine given name "Ljubo," a shortened form of names containing the element "ljub," meaning "love" or "dear" in Slavic languages. Surnames like Ljubović denote "descendant of Ljubo" or "belonging to Ljubo's family."

The prevalence of the surname in specific geographic regions reflects historical migration patterns and settlement distributions of families who originally adopted the name. The variations in spelling or pronunciation may occur due to regional dialects and historical record-keeping practices. Individuals with the surname Ljubović have contributed to various fields, including sports, arts, sciences, and politics. Genealogical research can often provide further information about specific family lines bearing the Ljubović surname.