SODEN ( English) Variation of SOWDEN, nickname from Middle English, Old French "soudan", meaning sultan (Arabic 'sultan' ruler), either for someone who behaved in an outlandish and autocratic manner, or for someone who had played the part of a sultan in a pageant. Source: A Dictionary of Surnames by Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges Barbara sally joyner wrote: > Can anyone tell me what the name SODEN means or where it comes from. > > Many thanks > Sally > > ============================== > Create a FREE family website at MyFamily.com! > http://www.myfamily.com/banner.asp?ID=RWLIST2