Bradan
Derived from the Swahili and Zulu word for a spiral-horned antelope, it formally refers to the graceful animal of the African plains. It describes a person who is elegant, agile, and possesses a serene but watchful spirit, reflecting a deep connection to nature and a gentle, noble character.
Key Stats
| Total births | 441 |
| Gender | Male (1% / 99%) |
| Peak year | 2010 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 2010 |
| Most recent | 2010 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
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Nyala (Ethiopian soul and jazz musician) · Nyala (Protagonist in 'The Chronicles of the Emerged World' fantasy series) · Nyala (Key character in Garth Nix's 'The Seventh Tower' novels) · Nyala (Notable figure in Zulu oral traditions symbolizing grace) · Nyala (Main character in the 'Sword of the Dark' literary series)
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