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Karanović (Serbian Cyrillic: Карановић) is a Serbian surname, derived from the masculine given name Karan, either derived from Turkish kara (black) or a hypocoristic of Karanfil.[1] The name Karan is present in Serbian society from the Late Middle Ages.[1] It is found in Serbia,[2][3][4] Bosnia and Herzegovina,[5] and Dalmatia (borne by Serbs in Čučevo and Kistanje[6]). The toponym Karanovići is found as hamlet in Ovčinja.[7] It may refer to: