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Bogdan: Name Meaning and Origin

Pronounced: Bogdan · 2 syllables

Everything about the name Bogdan: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.

Meaning

«Given by God»

Gender

Boy

Origin

Slavic

Popularity

87 out of 100

Where Bogdan is popular

  • RussiaTop 30

Rankings come from each country’s official birth statistics. Where a statistics office publishes no ranked list, we show that a name is popular rather than estimating a position.

About the Name Bogdan

With its Slavic heritage, Bogdan has long been valued for its meaning, "Given by God." It is the kind of boy's name that carries a clear story parents can pass on.

In everyday speech Bogdan is said Bogdan (2 syllables). Bogdan is usually used in full, without a common nickname. Across languages you'll also come across related forms and spellings such as Богдан.

Today Bogdan is a well-loved favorite, scoring 87 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as faith.

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Variants & Related Spellings

Богдан

FAQ

What does the name Bogdan mean?+

The name Bogdan means "Given by God".

What is the origin of the name Bogdan?+

Bogdan is a name of Slavic origin.

Is Bogdan a girl or boy name?+

Bogdan is traditionally a boy name.

How do you pronounce Bogdan?+

Bogdan is pronounced Bogdan (2 syllables).

Is Bogdan a popular name?+

Bogdan is a well-loved favorite, scoring 87 out of 100 in our popularity index.

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