Gender Masculine
Usage Croatian
Pronounced Pron. KREH-shee-meer  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

From the Slavic elements krěsiti "to spark, to flare up, to bring to life, to resurrect" and mirŭ "peace, world". This was the name of four kings of Croatia in the 10th and 11th centuries. Their names were recorded in Latin as Cresimirus.

Related Names

DiminutiveKrešo
Feminine FormKrešimira
Other Languages & CulturesKrzesimir(Polish)
Same SpellingKresimir

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Entry updated April 23, 2024