Serbian · Croatian · Bulgarian

Bojan

BOY-ahn

Meaning: Battle

Boy
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2 syllables

The story

Bojan comes from a Slavic root associated with battle. The name is established across several South Slavic languages, with spelling and pronunciation shaped by each language.

Nicknames

Spellings & variants

Boyan

Popularity

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Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Strong
Short
Works everywhere

Origins

Bojan comes from Serbian, Croatian, and Bulgarian.

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