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Bohdan: Name Meaning and Origin

Pronounced: Bohdan · 2 syllables

Everything about the name Bohdan: 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

96 out of 100

Where Bohdan is popular

  • Ukraine#7

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 Bohdan

Bohdan draws on Slavic tradition and is generally taken to mean "Given by God." As a boy's name it balances heritage with everyday familiarity.

The name is pronounced Bohdan and carries 2 syllables. Bohdan is usually used in full, without a common nickname. Across languages you'll also come across related forms and spellings such as Богдан.

Today Bohdan is a very popular choice, scoring 96 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 Bohdan mean?+

The name Bohdan means "Given by God".

What is the origin of the name Bohdan?+

Bohdan is a name of Slavic origin.

Is Bohdan a girl or boy name?+

Bohdan is traditionally a boy name.

How do you pronounce Bohdan?+

Bohdan is pronounced Bohdan (2 syllables).

Is Bohdan a popular name?+

Bohdan is a very popular choice, scoring 96 out of 100 in our popularity index.

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