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Croatian name

Okay, kiddo, so let's talk about Croatian names! Just like how you have a name that your parents gave you, Croatians have names that also have meaning and history.

Usually, Croatian names have two parts - the first name and the last name. The first name is what people call you by and the last name is to show which family you belong to.

For example, let's say your first name is Emily and your last name is Smith. In Croatia, if your family's name is Horvat, then your name would be Emily Horvat.

Croatian names often have a special meaning too, which can come from the Bible or other important cultural figures. For example, the name Ana means "grace" and the name Marko means "warlike".

Croatians also have a tradition of giving children the name of their grandparents or other family members to honor them. This means you might have a cousin with the same name as your grandparent!

So that's it, buddy. Croatian names are just like any other name, they have first and last names, a special meaning, and show which family you belong to. Hope that helps!
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