Hodan

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Pronounced HOH-dahn /ˈhoʊ.dɑːn/Medium

Meaning: From the Somali Hodan, 'prosperity; wealth; abundance; well-off.' A warm, hopeful Somali name.Low

In 30 seconds: A hopeful Somali name: Hodan means 'prosperity; wealth; abundance' (said 'HOH-dahn'). Warm and bright.

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Origin MediumSomali

MeaningFrom the Somali Hodan, 'prosperity; wealth; abundance; well-off.' A warm, hopeful Somali name.

U.S. rank (2025)#12390 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 292

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Hodan comes from the Somali for 'prosperity; wealth; abundance.' A hopeful name of plenty, it reads warm and bright — rare in the U.S., familiar in Somali families (said 'HOH-dahn').

It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in Somali families. Rare, hopeful, and warm.

Did you know? Hodan is Somali for 'prosperity; wealth; abundance' — a warm, hopeful name wishing plenty and well-being (said 'HOH-dahn').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Hodan — Somali 'prosperity; wealth'

Variations

HoodanHodaanHodo

Nicknames

HodiHodo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hodan mean?

Hodan is Somali for 'prosperity; wealth; abundance; well-off.'

How do you pronounce Hodan?

It's said HOH-dahn /ˈhoʊ.dɑːn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hodan a boy or girl name?

Hodan is a girl's name.

How popular is Hodan?

Hodan is a rare name in the U.S.