Also used in Montenegro, being borne for example by Montenegrin biologist, diplomat, and politician Darko Pajović (Cyrillic: Дарко Пајовић; b. 1972), a former President of the Parliament (2016) and Ambassador of Montenegro to China (2018–2021).(I realize this could've gone into the "a famous bearer of the name" category, but chose "the usage of the name" category as I used Pajović's name mostly as evidence for this name also being used in Montenegro. My apologies if I'm incorrect in my choice!)
Darko is one of the most popular Macedonian names.
― Anonymous User 3/19/2008
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The name "Darko" in the name entry is referred as Slovene, Serbian or Croatian. This name is also wide spread in Macedonia and is also considered to be a Macedonian name. There is no reason not to mention this fact. Since this name is spread all over former Yugoslavia (and in this form it exists only in these countries), maybe you could make a reference about this. [noted -ed]
(just for those non-Slavs who might wonder here)Darko is not a nickname for Dalibor. Borko or Boro might be nicknames but Darko has a whole different etymology. I don't know how anyone would get Darko from Dalibor.
― Anonymous User 1/18/2011
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Probably the name of a character in the book I'm writing. I love this name, it sounds mysterious and intriguing.
I've red somewhere that the origin of this name is Slavic, of course, and for the first time is shown on the teritory of Czech Republic and Slovakia during 18th century. This name is very popular in all former Yugoslav republics. Meaning: the one that have been given (from God) to his parents. Other script: Дарко (Macedonia, Serbia&Montenegro and Bulgaria)