Bogdan
Bogdan is a Christian boy name of Slavic origin, meaning “Given by God”.
| Meaning | Given by God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Slavic |
| Written as | Богдан |
| Pronunciation | bog-DAHN |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Poland |
Meaning and origin of Bogdan
Bogdan is formed from bog, God, and dan, given, so it means 'given by God'. It has the same sense as the Greek Theodore and the Hebrew Nathaniel, and was used as a Slavic Christian equivalent of those names. It is found across Ukraine, Russia, Romania, Serbia, Poland and Bulgaria. The 17th-century Cossack leader Bohdan Khmelnytsky bore the Ukrainian form.
Is Bogdan a Christian name?
Bogdan expresses gratitude for a child as a gift from God and is used mostly by Orthodox and Catholic Christian families.
How popular is Bogdan?
A familiar name across Eastern Europe and the Balkans.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bogdan mean?
Bogdan means 'Given by God'. It is of Slavic origin.
Is Bogdan a Christian name?
Bogdan expresses gratitude for a child as a gift from God and is used mostly by Orthodox and Catholic Christian families.
How do you pronounce Bogdan?
Bogdan is pronounced bog-DAHN.
Is Bogdan a boy or girl name?
Bogdan is usually a boy name.