Bohdana
Bohdana is the feminine form of the Slavic name Bohdan, traditionally translated as “given by God”. It represents a graceful, meaningful name with a transparent Slavic structure. Semantically matching the Greek Theodora, it is an inspiring choice for parents who cherish poetic and spiritual depth.
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisA Slavic female name meaning “given by God” or “gift of God”.
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Ženská podoba slovanského zloženého mena Bohdan. Meno sa skladá zo základov boh a daná, teda „Bohom daná“ alebo „darovaná Bohom“. Významovo zodpovedá gréckemu menu Theodora, nejde však nevyhnutne o jeho priamy kalk.
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International Traveler Index
How easily Bohdana is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide
BOHDANA
100% identical to original formNo diacritics (ASCII)
Universal international spelling16 foreign variants
Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky- •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
- •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
- •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.
Name days and calendars
Dates in Slovak and international calendarsStandard orthoepic pronunciation with primary stress on the initial syllable.
Grammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesNotable figures named Bohdana
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Bohdana Smith
3 + 1 = 4 syllables
- The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.
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