Serbian · Russian · Polish

Bogdan

Pronounced BOG-dahnShare

Meaning: Given by God

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Bogdan joins Slavic elements for God and giving. Its formation predates its use as an equivalent of Greek names with a similar religious meaning.

Nicknames

  • Bo
  • Dan

Spellings & variants

  • Bohdan

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Bogdan comes from Serbian, Russian, and Polish.

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