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Name Day for Bogdan

Everything about the date, name variants, and traditions

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6 January
Jordanovden
January

Yordanovden (Epiphany, Jordan's Day) - Name day for Yordan, Yordanka, Boyko, Boyka, Bogdan, Bogdana, Bozhidar and related names. Celebrated on January 6th - one of Bulgaria's most important holidays.

Celebrating names:

БогомилБойкоБойкаЙорданЙорданкаДанчоБогданБогданаБожидарДинкоДиньоДанаДанБожанБожанаБожилБоголюбБоголюбаДанкаБоженаБончоБоньоБанчоБистраНайденТеофанТеофанаКапка
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January

Name day for Bogdan, Bogdana, Bogomil, Teodosy, Teodosiya, Dosyo - Celebrated on January 11th.

Celebrating names:

БогданБогданаБогомилТеодосиТеодосийТеодосияДосьо
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About the name Bogdan

Etymology & meaning

Bogdan is an old Bulgarian compound of "Bog" (God) and "dan" (given) — "given by God". It is the Slavic rendering of the Greek Theodore and the Hebrew Matthew, which carry the same meaning. The feminine is Bogdana; the related Bogomil means "dear to God".

History & patron saint

Names built on the root "Bog" traditionally celebrate at Epiphany, when the church commemorates the manifestation of the Holy Trinity at Christ's baptism in the Jordan. Bogdan, Bogdana and Bogomil thus belong to the great January cycle of Yordanovden and Ivanovden.

Traditions & customs

The feast rides with the Epiphany customs — the cross thrown into icy waters and the belief that whoever retrieves it will be healthy all year. Celebrants treat guests at home and at work; greetings wish health and God's protection.

Popularity & notable bearers

Bogdan is among the durable Bulgarian names in continuous use since the Middle Ages, and the surname Bogdanov is common across the country.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the name day for Bogdan?

Bogdan is celebrated on 6 January and 11 January.

Which names celebrate on 11 January?

On 11 January, name day is celebrated by those named Bogdan and related Bulgarian name variants (7 names in total).

How is the name day celebrated in Bulgaria?

Name day celebrants traditionally welcome guests at home, receive gifts and congratulations. It is a cherished family occasion throughout Bulgaria.

What does the name Bogdan mean?

Bogdan is an old Bulgarian compound of "Bog" (God) and "dan" (given) — "given by God". It is the Slavic rendering of the Greek Theodore and the Hebrew Matthew, which carry the same meaning. The feminine is Bogdana; the related Bogomil means "dear to God".

How popular is Bogdan in Bulgaria?

Bogdan is among the durable Bulgarian names in continuous use since the Middle Ages, and the surname Bogdanov is common across the country.

Names celebrating with Bogdan

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