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Bogdan is a name of Slavic origin, meaning 'gift of God' or 'given by God'. The name is composed of two elements: 'Bog' meaning 'God' in Slavic languages, and 'dan' meaning 'given' or 'gift'. This name is particularly common among Jewish communities from Eastern Europe, especially from Ukraine, Russia, Romania, and Bulgaria, where it was customary to give Slavic names to Jewish children as part of integration into the local cultural environment. The name Bogdan carries a deep spiritual meaning parallel to many Hebrew names such as Nathaniel, Mattityahu, or Yonatan, all of which express the idea that a child is a divine gift. In Jewish culture, this perception of a child as a gift from heaven is central and appears in numerous writings. Jewish families who chose the name Bogdan sought to emphasize recognition of the divine blessing in the birth of a child, while maintaining a dual identity - both Jewish and Slavic. The name reflects the complex reality of Eastern European Jews who lived between two cultural worlds and drew from each of them. In the twentieth century, with the great waves of immigration from the Soviet Union to Israel, thousands of people bearing the name Bogdan arrived in the country. In Israel, the name has maintained its unique character and has become a symbol of rich cultural heritage. Many bearers of the name chose to preserve it as an expression of their roots and connection to their old homeland, while others passed it on to future generations as a way to preserve family memory. Today, Bogdan is perceived as an international and special name, combining ancient Jewish tradition with European cultural heritage, and testifying to the richness of multifaceted Jewish culture.

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Bogdan | Bohdan

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Isaiah 9:6 - For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given

In Kabbalah, the name Bogdan is connected to the concept of divine abundance descending from the upper sefirot to the lower world. The word 'dan' (given) alludes to judgment and mercy uniting in the divine gift, with the child perceived as an expression of balance between these two forces.

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Bogdan Țîrpițz - famous Romanian football player | Bogdan Lobonț - Ukrainian basketball player | Bogdan Mostar - Serbian musician and composer

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