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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30 Bulgarian Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With I

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Iliana	Girl	From Ilium or Troy; God is Yahweh
Ivana	Girl	Yahweh is gracious
Iva	Girl	God is gracious; Willow tree; Yew
Irina	Girl	Peace
Ivanka	Girl	God is gracious
Illiana	Girl	Yahweh is my God
Ilyana	Girl	Sun ray; Kindness; Gentleness; My God is Yahweh
Irena	Girl	Peace
Ilian	Unisex	My God is Yahweh
Ilia	Boy	My God is Yahweh

Ilija	Boy	My God is Yahweh
Ilina	Girl	My God is Yahweh
Iliyah	Unisex	My God is Yahweh
Ioan	Unisex	God is gracious
Iliya	Girl	My God is Yahweh
Ilyan	Boy	My God is Yahu
Iliyan	Boy	My God is Yahweh; Young goat
Ioana	Girl	Yahweh is gracious
Ivan	Girl	Yahweh is gracious
Ivet	Girl	Bulgarian form of Yvette, Archer

Iskra	Girl	Spark
Iwa	Girl	Willow tree; Yew; Eve; Rock; Crag
Iakobina	Girl	Bulgarian version of Jaclyn; God will add
Iassen	Boy	Ash tree
Iavor	Boy	Sycamore
Iglika	Girl	Primrose
Iordan	Boy	Descend; Flowing down
Iordanka	Girl	Descendant
Ivailo	Boy	Variant transcription of Ivaylo; Wolf
Ilin	Unisex	God is Yahweh

Infographic: Beautiful Bulgarian Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With I

Your baby's name is a timeless expression of your love and aspirations for their future. It is a gift that will stay with them forever and remind them of their individuality. Understanding this, our infographic below brings you some adorable Bulgarian Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With I that are distinct yet versatile. Explore them to find a beautiful name that best suits your preferences. Share this infographic with other soon-to-be moms and dads to help them choose an adorable title for their children.

Bulgarian Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With I(infographic)

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