Bojidar

Bojidar is a masculine first name that is considered an alternative spelling of Bozhidar (Божидар) and translates to 'God's gift'. It is also regarded as the Bulgarian (Slavic) variant of the Greek name Theodor.

What does the name Bojidar mean?

The name Bojidar, also known as Bozhidar, means 'God's gift'. It is often considered a Slavic form of the Greek Theodor or Theodoros. The roots of the name lie in Old Slavic, where the components bosh for 'God' and dar for 'give' or 'given' can be found. The correct pronunciation is 'Boshidar'.

Where does the name Bojidar come from?

Bojidar has its origins in Old Slavic and means 'God's gift'. The etymology consists of the Old Slavic elements bosh, meaning 'God', and dar, meaning 'give' or 'given'. The name is common in the Bulgarian language.

How do you pronounce Bojidar?

The sound quality and pronunciation of Bojidar are three syllables and very distinct. It is pronounced approximately as 'Bo-ji-dar' [bɔjiˈdaʁ] and begins with a rounded O sound that conveys a certain fullness and depth. The middle syllable brings a gentle note with the J. The stressed '-dar' provides a powerful ending. The name radiates tradition, sonority, and presence – it combines warmth and strength.

Popularity

In Germany, Bojidar is among the common first names. Currently, it ranks 4,024 on the list of most popular male first names. Its best placement was in 2019 at rank 1,554. Over the last ten years, Bojidar has been chosen as a first name about 70 times, which gives it the 2,897th place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it holds the 3,192nd rank.

Nicknames & pet names

Boji / Dari

Famous people

• Bojidar Dimov (Bulgarian composer)
• Bojidar Iskrenov (Bulgarian footballer)