Jamaković

Jamaković
Origin
Language(s) Turkish
Meaning Yamak

Jamaković is a Bosniak family name. It is derived from Turkish language word Yamak, which is a member of Ottoman Muslim auxiliary troops. Amar Jamakovic was a revolutionary leader of a subdivision of Second Handschar Division.[1]

References

  1. Berkes, Niyazi; Little, Donald Presgrave (1976). Essays on Islamic Civilization: Presented to Niyazi Berkes. Brill Archive. p. 254. ISBN 90-04-04464-7. Jamakovi6 ( < Osm. yamak : janissary recruit)
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