Vuk
Meaning of Vuk
The name Vuk is a distinctive and strong male name of Serbian origin, meaning "wolf." Pronounced as "vook" (/vuk/), this name embodies the qualities often associated with wolves, such as strength, independence, and resilience. Vuk is a popular choice in Serbia and other Slavic countries, and it carries a sense of cultural heritage and pride. A notable variation of the name is Vukasin. Although relatively rare in the United States, the name has seen a steady presence over the years, with occurrences ranging from 5 to 24 newborns annually since 2005. This unique and powerful name might appeal to parents looking for something that stands out while also carrying deep-rooted significance.
Pronunciation
Serbian
- Pronunced as vook (/vuk/)
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Notable People Named Vuk
| Vuk Jeremić is a Serbian politician and diplomat who served as the president of the United Nations General Assembly from 2012 to 2013 and as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Serbia from 2007 to 2012. |
| Vuk Karadžić - Vuk Stefanović Karadžić was a prominent Serbian philologist, known for his significant contributions to the reform of the modern Serbian language and his preservation of Serbian folktales. |
| Vuk Drašković is a Serbian writer and politician who led the Serbian Renewal Movement and held key government positions during the 1990s and 2000s. |
| Vuk Vidor is a French-Serbian artist. |
| Vuk Branković was a powerful Serbian medieval nobleman who inherited a vast province during the Fall of the Serbian Empire and briefly became the most powerful Serbian lord after the Battle of Kosovo in 1389. |
| Vuk Vrčević was a collector of lyric poetry and a close associate of Vuk Karadžić, the renowned linguist and Serbian language reformer, who also translated the poetical work of Metastasio into Serbian. |
| Vuk Ćosić is a Slovenian contemporary artist known for his association with the net.art movement. |
| Vuk Marinković, a Serbian physician, pedagogue, and linguist, is known as the founder of modern physics in Serbia. |
| Vuk Kulenovic was a prolific Bosnian composer and teacher known for his diverse influences and over 100 compositions across various musical genres. |
| Vuk Rašović is a former Serbian footballer and the current manager of Saudi Arabian club Al-Fayha. |
| Vuk Lungulov-Klotz is a Chilean-American film director. |
| Vuk Bogdanović is a Serbian professional footballer known for playing as a centre back for Voždovac in the Serbian SuperLiga, currently on loan from Vojvodina. |
| Vuk Radivojević is a retired Serbian professional basketball player who represented the Serbian national basketball team internationally. |
| Vuk Obradović was a Serbian general and politician known for his leadership in the Bulldozer Revolution of 2000. |
| Vuk Karadžić is a Serbian professional basketball player for KK Dynamic Belgrade in the Basketball League of Serbia. |
