Boy name
Bogdan name meaning
“given by God”
Bogdan means “given by God.” It comes from Slavic elements bog, meaning “God,” and dan, meaning “given,” and is used as a boy's name in Türkiye. A historical literary association is Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu, the writer and scholar whose given name provides a documented example.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #2,315
What does Bogdan mean?
Given by God
In Turkish: Tanrı tarafından verilen
Bogdan belongs to a group of names that describe a child as a divine gift. It occurs across several Slavic languages, with Bohdan as a related form. Its meaning resembles Theodore, although the names have different linguistic origins and histories.
The ending “-an” is a common final sound rather than a suffix with one shared meaning here. Aslan, Hasan and Yaman have different origins and structures despite their matching endings. More boy names ending in -an →
Origin of the name Bogdan
From the Slavic name Bogdan, composed of bog, meaning 'God', and dan, meaning 'given'.
| Linguistic origin | European languages |
|---|---|
| Is Bogdan in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | B · Bo |
How to pronounce Bogdan
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /boɡdan/ |
Is Bogdan a boy’s name?
Yes, Bogdan is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Bogdan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Bogdan
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- İsmail♂God has heard
- Abdullah♂Servant of God
- Abdulkadir♂Servant of the All-Powerful
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of the Most Merciful
- Samet♂Self-sufficient
- İlyas♂My God is Yahweh
- Abdülhamid♂Servant of God, the Praiseworthy
- Nurullah♂God's light
- Beytullah♂The House of God
- Emrullah♂God's command or decree
- Mikail♂Who is like God?
Famous people named Bogdan
- Bogdan Tanjević · b. 1947
FAQ about the name Bogdan
What is the meaning of Bogdan?
Bogdan means “given by God”. From the Slavic name Bogdan, composed of bog, meaning 'God', and dan, meaning 'given'.
Is Bogdan a boy’s name?
Yes, Bogdan is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Bogdan in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Bogdan nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Bogdan?
Bogdan is of European languages origin.
How many syllables does Bogdan have?
Bogdan has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Bogdan?
Bogdan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Bogdan?
Notable people named Bogdan include Bogdan Tanjević.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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