Filipović (Serbian Cyrillic: Филиповић, pronounced [filǐːpoʋitɕ, fǐli-]) is a patronymic surname common in South Slavic languages, meaning "son of Filip." The surname is formed by adding the suffix -ić to the given name Filip, following the typical Slavic patronymic naming pattern.EtymologyThe root name Filip is the South Slavic variant of the Greek name Philos (friendship). For the article Filipović, this deeper etymology enriches understanding.Geographic DistributionFilipović is most prevalent in Croatia and Serbia, reflecting its Serbian and Croatian usage. It is also found among diaspora communities in countries such as Germany, Austria, and the United States.Related NamesCognate surnames in other languages include Bulgarian Filipov, Polish Filipowicz, and English Philips. Variant feminine forms include Filipova in Macedonian and Filipová in Slovak.Notable BearersNotable individuals with the surname Filipović include:Filip Filipović (1878–1938), Serbian communist politicianFilip Filipović (born 1987), Serbian water polo playerIvan Filipović, Croatian educator and writerAleksandar Filipović (born 1994), Serbian footballer