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