The baby name Bohdan is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Ukrainian: /ˈbɔɦ.dɑn/ (BOH-dahn); variant Bogdan: /ˈbɔɡ.dan/ (BOG-dahn).
Bohdan is Slavic in Origin.
The baby name Bohdan is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Ukrainian: /ˈbɔɦ.dɑn/ (BOH-dahn); variant Bogdan: /ˈbɔɡ.dan/ (BOG-dahn).
Bohdan is Slavic in Origin.
Bohdan is a Slavic given name most strongly associated with Ukrainian usage, also found in Polish, Czech, and Slovak. Formed from boh/bog “God” + dan “given,” it means “God-given” or “given by God.” The h-spelling reflects East Slavic and Czech orthography, while Bogdan is the common equivalent elsewhere. The name gained enduring prominence through the 17th‑century Ukrainian hetman Bohdan Khmelnytsky and has remained familiar throughout Eastern and Central Europe and their diasporas.
Variants and related forms include Bogdan (Russian, Polish, South Slavic), feminine Bohdana/Bogdana, and regional diminutives such as Ukrainian Bodia/Bohdanchyk, Polish Bodzio, and Czech–Slovak Bohdánek. Semantic counterparts in other traditions include Theodore/Theodor (“gift of God”), Jonathan (“Yahweh has given”), and the Latin Deusdedit. Bohdan offers a strong, traditional profile with clear religious resonance while feeling accessible across languages.
| Bohdan Khmelnytsky Bohdan Khmelnytsky is most famous for leading a Cossack uprising against the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth in the mid-17th century. Born in 1595, he played a crucial role in the history of Ukraine, shaping its national identity and political landscape. | Bohdan Stupka Bohdan Stupka was a prominent Ukrainian actor known for his powerful performances in both film and theater. He gained international recognition for his role in the film 'Taras Bulba' and was also celebrated for his work in 'With Fire and Sword'. His contributions to Ukrainian cinema and theater left a lasting impact. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EE | Boys | 0 | #125 | 1 | 2,087 |
| Switzerland | Boys | 2024 | #136 | 2 | 1,769 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #142 | 227 | 6,530 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #164 | 244 | 6,459 |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| CZ | 0 | #171 | 15 | 3,154 | |
| IR | 0 | #211 | 19 | 4,221 | |
| PL | 0 | #211 | 2 | 2,600 | |
| France | Boys | 1952 | #220 | 4 | 818 |
| BG | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 3,850 |
| PT | 0 | #250 | 1 | 4,161 | |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #256 | 1 | 7,111 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #271 | 3 | 6,912 |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #297 | 10 | 2,588 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #327 | 6 | 7,401 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #341 | 27 | 7,951 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #351 | 1 | 5,378 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #361 | 213 | 10,162 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #363 | 2 | 5,096 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #366 | 4 | 8,477 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #495 | 11 | 12,621 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #554 | 8 | 10,655 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #617 | 9 | 10,983 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #676 | 7 | 3,552 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #781 | 5 | 12,213 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #860 | 71 | 5,610 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #871 | 22 | 7,044 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #938 | 15 | 5,697 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,135 | 9 | 22,615 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,286 | 186 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Bohdan is popular in 35 countries — most recent births per country:
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