Hodan
Somali · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Hodan
The name 'Hodan' means "guidance" or "right path" in Somali, derived from the Somali language root *hod-* (to guide).
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Etymology
The name 'Hodan' means "guidance" or "right path" in Somali, derived from the Somali language root *hod-* (to guide). It is primarily used in Somali and Islamic cultures, often given to girls with the hope they will lead a righteous life, though it lacks specific notable historical figures.
Hodan currently ranks #12,390 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.
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