What are some traditional naming customs or practices in Bulgarian culture?

In Bulgaria, the given name is typically placed first, followed by the patronymic, which is usually omitted when referring to the individual, and the family name. Additionally, Bulgarian names are often of Slavic origin. However, when they refer to Christians, it comes from Greek, Latin, or Hebrew.

What Bulgarian name means light?

Svetlina, Svetlana, Svetla, and Elena are some Bulgarian names meaning ‘light.’

What name means wolf in Bulgarian?

Some Bulgarian names that reflect the meaning of wolf include Ivaylo, Ivailo, and Ivalya.

Is Katerina a Bulgarian name?

Yes, Katerina is a Bulgarian feminine name derived from Katherine, which originates in the Greek Aikaterine (Greek goddess Hecate), meaning ‘purity.’

What does Mishka mean in Bulgarian?

The direct translation of Mishka in Bulgarian is ‘a mouse.’ However, Mishka as a diminutive of the Russian names Mikhail or Michael means ‘who is like a god.’

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10 Bulgarian Baby Names with Meanings Pure

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Rayna	Girl	Queen; Happy; Willing; Clean; Pure
Katerina	Girl	Pure; Clean; Clear; Each of the two
Kalin	Boy	Slender; Pure; Viburnum tree
Kaleena	Girl	Each of the two; Pure; Viburnum tree
Rayn	Boy	Gate of heaven; Queen; Pure
Ekaterina	Girl	Pure; Each of the two; Immaculate
Katina	Girl	Pure; Clear; Innocent; Flawless
Katiya	Girl	Perfect; Pure; Clear
Katia	Girl	Pure; Clear; Each of the two; Hundred; Far off
Katya	Girl	Pure; Each of the two; Torture

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