Sotirović

Sotirović is a Serbian surname. It is derived from the given name Sotiros (Σωτήριος), which means "savior" in Greek. The suffix "-ović" is a common Slavic patronymic suffix, indicating "son of" or "descendant of." Therefore, Sotirović signifies "son of Sotiros" or "descendant of Sotiros." The surname is prevalent in Serbia and other regions of the former Yugoslavia. Like many surnames, its spelling may vary slightly depending on transliteration from Cyrillic to Latin script and regional variations. The surname is often associated with families of Serbian Orthodox Christian heritage.