Đonović ( sr-cyr, Ђоновић; also
transliterated
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Djonović) is a Serbian language family name derived from the first name
Gjon
Gjon (definite form: ''Gjoni'') is an Albanian language, Albanian male given name, clan, surname and onomastic element.
As given name
Etymology and history
''Gjon'' as a given name is a form of the English language, English name John (given name ...
of
Albanian
Albanian may refer to:
*Pertaining to Albania in Southeast Europe; in particular:
**Albanians, an ethnic group native to the Balkans
**Albanian language
**Albanian culture
**Demographics of Albania, includes other ethnic groups within the country ...
origin. According to the legends of many Montenegrin highlander tribes, their ancestors came from Albania, so surnames like Đonović and Zogović point to Slavicization of Albanians. According to Mihajlo Petrović, some people with Đonović surname claimed that their ancestor was catholic. Đonović surname is mentioned in
Dečani chrysobulls
The Dečani chrysobulls ( sr-Cyrl-Latn, Дечанске хрисовуље, Dečanske hrisovulje) alternatively known as the Dečani charters ( sr-Cyrl-Latn, Дечанске повеље, Dečanske povelje) are chrysobulls dating to 1330–1345 ...
in early 14th century.
See also
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Vojislav Đonović
Vojislav Đonović (November 18, 1921 – January 5, 2008), nicknamed Vojkan, was a famous Serbian jazz guitarist - soloist, member of the Belgrade Jazz Trio and Jazz Orchestra of the Radio Belgrade. He was also a composer and arranger.
Early l ...
(November 18, 1921 – January 5, 2008), a famous Serbian jazz guitarist - soloist, composer and arranger.
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Surnames of Serbian origin