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The baby name Ladan is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LAH-dahn (Persian approx. /lɒːˈdæn/).

Ladan is Persian in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Persian
Pronunciation: LAH-dahn (Persian approx. /lɒːˈdæn/)

What is the meaning of the name Ladan ?

The baby name Ladan is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LAH-dahn (Persian approx. /lɒːˈdæn/).

Ladan is Persian in Origin.

Ladan has two well-attested sources. In Persian (لادن, Lâdan) it is a feminine name from the common noun for the rockrose/ladanum plant and its fragrant resin, a term ultimately linked to Greek/Latin lādánon. The botanical sense gives the name associations of perfume, beauty, and resilience.

In Somali, Ladan derives from the adjective ladan/laddan, “healthy; prosperous; in good condition,” and is widely used for girls (and sometimes unisex) across Somali communities. In Iran the given name rose to steady popularity in the 20th century and remains familiar in the diaspora. Documented variants and spellings include Ladan (standard), Lâdan, Laadan, and the Francophone Ladane; in Arabic script it appears as لادن. Related nicknames are rare, though some use short forms like Lad or Ladi informally. Overall, Ladan blends floral elegance in Persian with well-being and prosperity in Somali usage.

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Ladan – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
DJ 0 #16 2 322
DJ Girls 0 #22 8 488
DJ Boys 0 #36 1 657
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
SD 0 #102 1 2,130
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
Sweden Girls 2022 #178 2 1,568
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
IR 0 #213 17 4,221
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
IR Girls 0 #245 356 8,334
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
JP Girls 0 #250 2 6,592
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
NG 0 #265 8 5,926
AF Boys 0 #274 1 3,535
Canada Girls 2001 #284 5 2,435
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
DK Girls 0 #321 9 7,429
SD Girls 0 #328 18 7,678
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
GH Boys 0 #360 2 8,138
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
YE 0 #394 5 8,639
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
EG 0 #411 2 6,387
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
IQ Girls 0 #523 3 11,303
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
AE Girls 0 #538 16 20,968
KW Girls 0 #556 6 19,177
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
IR Boys 0 #560 6 10,162
CM Boys 0 #569 7 12,054
CR Girls 0 #572 2 11,342
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
BD Boys 0 #604 2 10,045
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
NG Boys 0 #672 303 16,906
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
Finland Girls 2026 #725 14 3,895
QA Boys 0 #742 2 18,093
NG Girls 0 #761 26 15,093
Germany Girls 0 #819 20 4,949
OM Boys 0 #871 11 17,948
SA Girls 0 #876 60 25,931
United States Girls 2021 #915 6 8,741
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
NL Girls 0 #927 29 5,933
EG Girls 0 #950 10 14,742
IN Boys 0 #984 18 16,750
MY Girls 0 #1,071 2 24,821
AE Boys 0 #1,081 12 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
MY Boys 0 #1,180 3 25,439
MA 0 #1,198 2 20,986
TR 0 #1,202 10 19,440
ZA Girls 0 #1,230 7 25,928
DZ 0 #1,232 3 20,130
ZA Boys 0 #1,270 3 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,434 13 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,523 92 28,008

Ladan is popular in 47 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Canada
Sweden
AE
AF

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People also ask about Ladan

Ladan is predominantly a girl's name.
Ladan is a 2 syllable name, pronounced LAH-dahn (Persian approx. /lɒːˈdæn/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Lādān, Laadan and Ladan.
Across languages, Ladan has these equivalents: Yasmin (Jasmine), Laleh (Tulip), Gul/Gül (flower/rose).
Yes — Ladan ranked #178 in Sweden in 2022, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Ladan ranks highest in Sweden (#178 in 2022).
Ladan's popularity is declining. It moved from #906 in 2012 to #915 in 2021 in United States.