Idan
Idan is a Jewish boy name of Hebrew, from Aramaic origin, meaning “Era, epoch”.
| Meaning | Era, epoch |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew, from Aramaic |
| Written as | עִידָן |
| Pronunciation | ee-DAHN |
| Tradition | Jewish |
| Used in | Israel |
Meaning and origin of Idan
Idan is a modern Hebrew name meaning 'era' or 'age', a word that comes from Aramaic and appears in the Book of Daniel in the sense of 'a time'. It became popular in Israel from the 1970s as part of the wave of short, modern Hebrew names. The Israeli singer Idan Raichel is a well-known bearer.
Is Idan a Jewish name?
Idan is a modern Israeli name rather than the name of a biblical figure, though the underlying Aramaic word appears in Daniel. It is used by secular and religious Jewish families.
How popular is Idan?
Common in Israel and increasingly used by Jewish families abroad.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Idan mean?
Idan means 'Era, epoch'. It is of Hebrew, from Aramaic origin.
Is Idan a Jewish name?
Idan is a modern Israeli name rather than the name of a biblical figure, though the underlying Aramaic word appears in Daniel. It is used by secular and religious Jewish families.
How do you pronounce Idan?
Idan is pronounced ee-DAHN.
Is Idan a boy or girl name?
Idan is usually a boy name.