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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24 Bulgarian Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With K

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Kristian	Boy	Christian; Follower of the Christ; Anointed
Katerina	Girl	Pure; Clean; Clear; Each of the two
Kristina	Girl	Christian; Follower of the Christ; Anointed
Kalina	Girl	Flower; Viburnum tree
Kalin	Boy	Slender; Pure; Viburnum tree
Kaleena	Girl	Each of the two; Pure; Viburnum tree
Konstantin	Boy	Constant; Steadfast; Firm
Kosta	Boy	Steadfast; Constant
Korvin	Boy	Raven
Katina	Girl	Pure; Clear; Innocent; Flawless

Kiril	Boy	Lord; Lordly
Kristiana	Girl	Christian; A follower of Christ
Kamen	Boy	Stone
Katiya	Girl	Perfect; Pure; Clear
Kaloyan	Boy	Handsome John
Kaline	Unisex	Viburnum tree
Katia	Girl	Pure; Clear; Each of the two; Hundred; Far off
Katya	Girl	Pure; Each of the two; Torture
Krit	Boy	Cutting; Silver; Island
Krasimir	Boy	Krasimir means The Beautiful Peace

Khristo	Boy	Bulgarian variant of Christian, meaning follower of Christ
Kostadin	Boy	Bulgarian variant of Constantine, meaning constant.
Krasimira	Girl	Feminine form of Krasimir. It means beautiful peace.
Krastio	Boy	Variant transcription of Krastyo. It means cross.

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

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