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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Gift of God
- Origin
- Slavic (Proto-Slavic)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- BOG-dahn
Bogdan is a boy's name of Slavic origin, from Proto-Slavic, meaning "gift of God." It's pronounced BOG-dahn, and it has a worldly, classic feel that has stayed steady rather than trendy.
Meaning & Origin of Bogdan
Meaning: Gift of God.
Origin: Slavic (Proto-Slavic).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Bogdan
BOG-dahnIPA /ˈbɑːɡdɑːn/
Popularity of Bogdan
Bogdan has never been a common name in the U.S.: it peaked at #2929 in 1968 with just 9 babies, and in 2024 it ranked #3215 with 37 babies. That makes it rare enough that your child would be unlikely to share it with a classmate.
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FAQ
What does the name Bogdan mean?
Gift of God. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Bogdan?
Bogdan is pronounced BOG-dahn (IPA: /ˈbɑːɡdɑːn/).
Is Bogdan a popular name right now?
Bogdan is near its all-time peak (#2929 in 1968), ranked #3215 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1954–2024.)
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