Dobránek

This name derives from the Slavic name “Dobroslav (Доброслав),” composed of two elements: “*dobr” (*dobrъ) dobró ‎(доброì)” (the good, goods, property, stuff / kindly, right, well) plus “sláva ‎(слаìва)” (glory, fame, renown, honor, repute, reputation). In turn, the name means “one who is famous for his properties.” A leading figure was Dobroslav II († ~1134). He was King of Duklja 1101–1102. Dobroslav was the son of Dioclean King Mihailo I and his second wife. According to the Chronicle of the Priest of Duklja, Dobroslav II was selected by the people to become king. Dobro is a registered trademark now owned by Gibson Guitar Corporation and used for a particular design of resonator guitar. The name originated in 1928 when the Dopyera brothers formed the Dobro Manufacturing Company. “Dobro” is both a contraction of “Dopyera brothers” and a word meaning “goodness” or goodwill in their native Slovak (and also in most Slavic languages). An early company motto was, “Dobro means good in any Slavic language.”