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Name Origin

Bogdan is a masculine given name of Slavic origin, most commonly found in Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Ukraine and other Slavic countries. It is derived from the elements 'bog' meaning 'god' and '-dan' meaning 'given', thus translating to 'God-given'.

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Famous People

Bogdan Bogdanović (1992-)

Professional basketball player

NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2018)
EuroLeague champion (2017)

Bogdan Stupka (1942-2012)

Actor

Shevchenko National Prize winner (1987)
People's Artist of Ukraine

Bogdan Ciceu (1959-)

Politician

Mayor of Cluj-Napoca (2004-present)
Member of the Romanian Parliament

Similar Names

Bohdan Bozhidar Boyan

Sibling Names

Alina

Both Bogdan and Alina are of Slavic origin and have a classic, elegant feel.

Vlad

Short and strong like Bogdan, Vlad is another popular Slavic name with a similar masculine energy.

Ivana

Sharing the same Slavic roots as Bogdan, Ivana offers a beautiful counterpart with a graceful sound.