Ivica

Ivica is a South Slavic given name functioning as a diminutive of Ivan, itself the Croatian and Serbian form of the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning God is gracious. It is most common in Croatia, Serbia, and other former Yugoslav countries, where diminutive forms of Ivan have long been used as independent given names. Notable bearers include Croatian footballer Ivica Olić and Croatian politician Ivica Račan. Related forms include Ivan, Ivo, Ivko, and the feminine diminutive Ivica used occasionally for women alongside Ivana.