Idan as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Idan

What is the meaning of the name Idan ?

The baby name Idan is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ee-DAHN (Hebrew: iˈdan, IPA: /iˈdan/).

Idan is Hebrew in Origin.

Idan (ee-DAHN) is a modern Hebrew given name derived from the Biblical Aramaic noun ʿiddān (עִדָּן), “time, season,” found in the Book of Daniel; in contemporary Hebrew, עידן means “era” or “epoch.” The name evokes a sense of a new age or significant period, carrying connotations of change and innovation.

As a given name it emerged in Israel in the late 20th century, part of a trend of adopting abstract Hebrew nouns, and it remains especially popular among Hebrew speakers worldwide. Usage skews masculine but is occasionally unisex. Common transliterations are Idan and, less often, Eidan/Eedan; the spelling Edan also appears but can be confused with the distinct name Eden. Related forms in historical sources include the Aramaic ʿiddān. Not related to Irish Aidan, despite the similar look. Variant short forms are uncommon; the name is typically used as-is.