Staniša ( sr-cyr, Станиша) is a Serbian masculine given name, derived from Slavic root ''stan'' and suffix ''-iša''. It was traditionally given as an

apotropaic Apotropaic magic (from Greek "to ward off") or protective magic is a type of magic intended to turn away harm or evil influences, as in deflecting misfortune or averting the evil eye. Apotropaic observances may also be practiced out of supersti ...

(protective) name, when children often died, or when many children were born. It has been used in Serbian society since the Middle Ages. It may refer to: *

Staniša Mandić Staniša Mandić ( sr-cyr, Станиша Мандић; born 27 January 1995) is a Montenegrin professional footballer who plays as a striker for Serbian club Metalac Gornji Milanovac. He used to represent Serbia at Under-19 and Under-20 le ...

(born 1995), footballer * Staniša Radmanović (born 1940), sprint canoer * Staniša Radonjić (died ca. 1720), orthodox priest and military commander *

Staniša Stošić Staniša Stošić (Станиша Стошић) (July 26, 1945 – April 7, 2008) was a Serbian folk singer known for melodies from his home region of Vranje in Southern Serbia, which earned him the nickname of "Serbian Pavarotti" and "Father of ...

(1945–2008), singer * Stanisha (son of Gjon Kastrioti), the brother of

Skanderbeg , reign = 28 November 1443 – 17 January 1468 , predecessor = Gjon Kastrioti , successor = Gjon Kastrioti II , spouse = Donika Arianiti , issue = Gjon Kastrioti II , royal house = Kastrioti , father ...

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Stanisa Slavic masculine given names Serbian masculine given names

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