Etymology Salihović is a predominantly Bosnian (Bosniak) surname. It is a patronymic, meaning "son of Salih", derived from the Turkish/Serbo-Croatian –vić suffix. Root Analysis The root name Salih itself comes from the Arabic root ص-ل-ح (ṣ-l-ḥ), meaning "virtuous, righteous, good". In Islamic tradition, Salih is also the name of a prophet sent to the Thamud tribe, as mentioned in the Quran (e.g., Surah Al-A'raf:73-79). The surname thus connects bearers to a landmark of Islamic heritage. Notable Bearers Sejad Salihović (born 1984), Bosnian footballer. Admir Salihović (born 1989), Bosnian footballer. Fuad Salihović (born 1985), Serbian footballer of Bosnian origin. Eldar Salihović (born 1999), Montenegrin alpine skier. Jasmin Salihović (born 1980), Bosnian middle-distance runner. Zada Salihović (born 2000), German politician of Serbian descent. Distribution Salihović is most frequent in Bosnia and Herzegovina, particularly among Bosniaks, also found in several neighboring countries and diaspora. Meaning: "son of Salih" Origin: Bosnian (patronymic) Type: Surname Usage: Bosnian, also other Balkan regions