Given nameFeminine
Hodan
/HO-dan/
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Meaning
Prosperous; wealthy in what matters.
Hodan means "prosperous, abundant": not only riches but fullness of life, family, and character. A common and warmly regarded Somali woman’s name.
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Provenance
- generated: 2026-07-04
- source: Model-knowledge aggregation pass (2026-07-04); unverified, awaiting community affirmation.
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