Origin and Meaning of Bodin

The name Bodin is thought to mean 'the one who is bold' or 'the one who is strong'.

Origin: Old Norse - Bodin is derived from the Old Norse word 'boda', which means 'to announce' or 'to summon'. It also has associations with strength and boldness in its etymological background.

• Bodin is a name with Scandinavian roots and is sometimes used in modern Scandinavian languages.
• In Swedish and Norwegian contexts, Bodin can be a rare first name as well as a surname.
• There are notable figures with the name Bodin, such as Jean Bodin, a French jurist and political philosopher known for his theory of sovereignty.
• The name Bodin remains relatively uncommon in many parts of the world, but it has been gaining some traction in modern naming trends, particularly in Scandinavian countries.
• Variations of the name include Bodin, Bodinov, and variants like Bodan found in Slavic cultures.