Choosing a name for the expected child or descendant is called the “art of compromise”. This is not an easy task, especially if future parents have different preferences. The reasons that guide their choice may be very diverse. For example, a given name simply sounds nice and is easy to pronounce in many languages, or it is associated with someone very close to us. Some people choose names of their favorite characters from pop culture or history. Recently, old, traditional Old Polish names have also come back into favor.
In ancient times, names were given in various ways in Poland. Tradition required that they embody a gift, most often “from God”, with a wonderful quality. An example of such a name is Dobromiła, still popular, or at least more popular than you might think. In 2022, 12 girls were named this way, in 2023 – 9. The name “Bogumił” was given to 50 boys in Poland in 2022, and 40 in 2023. Such names are still often given, among others. to honor the memory of loved ones, recall good memories or, for example, emphasize family values.
However, this popularity has been lost for many years, however, there is a certain female name with a very interesting etymology. Bogda This is a name that no Polish woman has received since 2000. Today, we can safely say that the name Bogda is no longer used in our country. It is worth adding that Bogda is one of the variants of the name Bogdan and the female equivalent of the name Bogdan, which is still given to boys today. And although it is associated with the well-known and still quite often chosen name Bogna, Bogda has a slightly clearer and harder sound.
Bogda. A woman’s name that was forgotten
According to linguists, Bogda is a name of Old Slavic origin. Its origin is most often attributed to Old Polish, but according to some hypotheses it may come from Old Russian. It first appeared in Polish written sources in the 13th century. In short it means “God gives her” or “God gives her”. It consists of two parts. “God” means “God”, “God”. Originally, however, the first part meant “fate”, “fortune”, “happiness”. The second one is “da” – meaning “given”, “gifted”. It can be translated as “given by fate” or “given by God”.
What features were once attributed to women named Bogda? It was associated with perseverance, stubbornness, strong will, striving for a goal, leadership, courage, and the ability to take risks. Women with this name were also considered sociable and open to the world and people. Bogdas were also considered to be mentally strong people who did not care about adversity and pushed forward to achieve their intended goal. They were also associated with being guided by logic and common sense. They don’t really like having their heads in the clouds. They are loyal, trustworthy, helpful and fight for justice. They will never remain indifferent to people in need. Women named Bogda were also considered to like learning, easily absorb new things, have a lot to say on various topics and have versatile talents.
Bogd or Bogdana. This is the name of a famous Polish singer
Bogda celebrates her name day on February 6, August 10, September 6 and November 6. Sources suggest that the diminutives that can be used for the name Bogda are: Bodzia, Bogdania, Bogdanka, Bogusia, Boguśka, Bogunia, Boguś.
Are there any famous people named Bogda? Of course. For example, Bohdana Frolyak, Ukrainian composer of contemporary music. Or Bogdana Kolewicz, Serbian political philosopher. Bogdana Matsotska is a Ukrainian alpine skier and Olympic athlete. Bogdana Stritar was a Slovenian opera singer who died in 1992. In Poland, in the 1970s, an extremely talented Polish singer, Bogdana Zagórska, gained fame. Today he is 79 years old.
Although there are many names to choose from in Poland, it should be remembered that it will accompany the child throughout his or her life. If we are fans of very original, even controversial names (the name described above is obviously not one of them, but by some it may be considered a bit outdated today) – we must take into account, for example, that the registry office may refuse to register a given name . “It is therefore worth paying attention to its meaning, the sound of the diminutive and considering whether, following the passing fashion, we will not expose the child to unpleasant comments from peers” – we read on gov.pl.
Source: Gazeta
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