Salihović

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