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Bogdan

Boy · English · Medium name

Meaning
God's gift, gift of God
Pronunciation
BOG-dan
Origin
English

From Slavic 'bog' (God) and 'dan' (gift).

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Slavic, Russian, English

Commonly used in: Russia, Eastern Europe, United States

Alternate spellings

  • BohdanUkrainian

    Ukrainian form.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Bohdan Khmelnytsky

    c. 1595–1657

    Ukrainian military commander, Hetman of the Zaporozhian Host.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Slavic Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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