Bogdana
Bogdana is a Christian girl name of Slavic origin, meaning “Given by God”.
| Meaning | Given by God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Slavic |
| Written as | Богдана |
| Pronunciation | bog-DAH-nah |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Ukraine, Bulgaria, Serbia, Romania |
Meaning and origin of Bogdana
Bogdana is the feminine form of Bogdan, from the Slavic bog, god, and dan, given. It is a native Slavic equivalent of names such as Theodora and Dorothea. It is used in Ukraine, Bulgaria, Serbia, Romania and Poland, where it is spelled Bogdana or Bohdana.
Is Bogdana a Christian name?
Although the word bog predates Christianity, the name is understood today as 'given by God' and is used mainly in Orthodox and Catholic Christian families.
How popular is Bogdana?
Used in several Slavic and Balkan countries, especially Ukraine and Bulgaria.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bogdana mean?
Bogdana means 'Given by God'. It is of Slavic origin.
Is Bogdana a Christian name?
Although the word bog predates Christianity, the name is understood today as 'given by God' and is used mainly in Orthodox and Catholic Christian families.
How do you pronounce Bogdana?
Bogdana is pronounced bog-DAH-nah.
Is Bogdana a boy or girl name?
Bogdana is usually a girl name.