What Does the Name Bogdan Mean
The name Bogdan comes from Polish roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Bogdan below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Bogdan Name Meaning
Polish, Russian, Slovene, Bulgarian, Serbian, Croatian, Macedonian, Romanian, Medieval SlavicMeans "given by God" from the Slavic elements bogu "god" and dan "given".
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