Pavić Explained

Pavić (pronounced as /pǎːʋitɕ/)^[1] or Pavič is a South Slavic surname, common in Croatia and Serbia. It is derived from the personal name Pavao/Pavo (related to English Paul), by means of patronymic-forming suffix -ić (-ič in Slovenia).

It is among the most common surnames in two counties of Croatia.

It may refer to:

• Ante Pavić (born 1989), Croatian tennis player
• Armin Pavić (1844–1914), Croatian literary historian and politician
• Josip Pavić (born 1982), Croatian water polo player
• Mate Pavić (born 1993), Croatian tennis player
• Milan Pavić (1914–1986), Croatian photographer
• Milorad Pavić (writer) (1929–2009), Serbian writer
• Milorad Pavić (footballer) (1921–2005), Serbian football coach
• Nikola Pavić (1898–1976), Croatian writer
• Ninoslav Pavić, Croatian entrepreneur
• Smiljan Pavič (born 1980), Slovenian professional basketball player
• Siniša Pavić (born 1933), Serbian writer
• Vlasta Pavić (born 1955), Croatian politician

Notes and References

1. Web site: Pȁvao. Pávić. Hrvatski jezični portal. 2018-03-17. sh.