Hodan is a female given name of African origin, particularly prevalent among the Somali and Yoruba peoples. It means "happiness" or "joy" in both Somali and Yoruba languages. This name reflects the cultural significance placed on happiness and joy within these communities. It is pronounced /hoʊˈdɑːn/ in English, with emphasis on the second syllable. The name Hodan does not have a male equivalent; it is exclusively feminine.
The name Hodan experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with peaks of up to 19 births in 2009 and again in 2013-2014, and lows of just 5 or 6 births in several other years. Overall, there were a total of 276 babies named Hodan between 1988 and 2022.