Ivica

Ivica is a South Slavic masculine given name functioning as a diminutive of Ivan, itself the Croatian and Serbian form of John, which derives from the Hebrew Yohanan meaning God is gracious. The name is widely used across Croatia, Serbia, and neighboring countries as an affectionate or familiar form. Notable bearers include Croatian footballer Ivica Olić and Serbian tennis player Ivica Lendl's contemporary references in regional sport and culture. Closely related forms include Ivan, Ivo, and Ivko.