What does Bogdana mean?
Bogdana means “given by God,” the feminine of Bogdan.
What does Vesna mean?
Vesna is the Slavic goddess of spring and renewal.
Bogdana vs Vesna
Which is more popular?
Bogdana and Vesna are given to a similar number of US babies today.
| Bogdana | Vesna | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Given by God | Spring |
| Origin | Slavic | Slavic |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | bog-DAH-nah | VES-nah |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| First appeared | 2006 | 1963 |
| Peak year | 2006 (6) | 1968 (12) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Trend | Steady | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Bogdana
Vesna
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Bogdana | Vesna |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 15 |
| 2010s | 0 | 18 |
| 2000s | 6 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 24 |
| 1980s | 0 | 66 |
| 1970s | 0 | 84 |
| 1960s | 0 | 41 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bogdana or Vesna more popular?
Bogdana and Vesna are given to a similar number of US babies today.
What is the difference between Bogdana and Vesna?
Bogdana means Given by God (Slavic origin), while Vesna means Spring (Slavic origin).
Which name is older, Bogdana or Vesna?
In US records, Bogdana first appears in 2006 and Vesna in 1963, so Vesna has the longer recorded history.