The name Bogdan is a Slavic personal name that means "given by God." It is composed of the elements "Bog" (God) and "dan" (given). This name has been used in various Slavic cultures, including Polish, Rusyn, Croatian, Serbian, Slovenian, and Romanian. In North America, it may also be a shortened form of Slavic patronymics, such as Bogdanić and Bogdanović. The name has been significant in history, with notable figures like Bogdan I of Moldavia, who was a Voivode of Moldavia in the 14th century. The use of the name has remained relatively consistent over time, reflecting its cultural and historical significance.
