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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21 Bulgarian Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With B

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Boris	Boy	Snow leopard; Wolf
Bogdan	Boy	Given by God
Boyan	Boy	Battle; Beautiful wave
Borka	Boy	He is a good fighter
Bozidar	Boy	A divine gift; Derivation of the Greek name Theodore
Borislav	Boy	Battle glory
Benesj	Boy	Blessed soul; One who is blessed by the Almighty
Bilyana	Girl	Herb; Bulgarian version of Biljana
Blagorodna	Girl	A noble woman
Blagoy	Boy	One who is sweet, pleasant, blessed

Blagun	Boy	Sweet, pleasant, blessed; Derived from Slavic word blag
Blaguna	Girl	Feminine form of Blagun, meaning sweet, pleasant of blessed.
Bojidar	Boy	Variant transcription of Bozhidar, meaning divine gift.
Borislava	Girl	Battle glory; Small; Short; Wolf; Snow leopard
Borislaw	Boy	A variant of Borislav, meaning famous battle
Boyana	Girl	Bulgarian form of Bojana; Meaning battle
Boyka	Girl	Battle
Boyko	Boy	To be afraid of; Battle
Bozhidar	Boy	Bulgarian form of Bozidar; Meaning divine gift
Bozhidara	Girl	Bulgarian feminine form of Bozidar; Meaning divine gift

Branimira	Girl	Feminine form of Branimir; Peaceful world

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