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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25 Bulgarian Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With N

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Nina	Girl	Fire; Fish; Ancient city of Nineveh; Little girl; God is gracious; Strong
Nadia	Girl	Hope; Moist; Tender; Delicate
Nikolai	Boy	Victory; People
Nikola	Boy	Victory of the people
Nadya	Girl	Hope; Moist; Tender; Delicate
Nikoli	Boy	Victory of the people
Nataliya	Girl	Christmas day
Nikolay	Boy	Victory; The triumph of the public
Neeko	Unisex	Sound; Child; Rather; Radical; Sunday; Grace;
Neda	Girl	Sunday; Call; Proclaim

Nikolina	Girl	One who achieves victory for people
Nikol	Unisex	Victorious; People's victory
Nadezhda	Girl	Hope
Nayden	Boy	Something found; The name of a saint
Naiden	Unisex	Found
Naum	Boy	Comforter; Consolation
Nica	Unisex	Victory of the people; True image; Advisor; Bringing victory
Nevena	Girl	Marigold
Nayda	Girl	Found
Neli	Unisex	Touch; Shining light; Sunday; Grace

Neko	Unisex	Sunday; Favor; Grace; To wait or expect; Cat
Neron	Boy	Strong; Vigorous
Natanail	Boy	Bulgarian form of Nathanael; God-given
Nedelcho	Boy	Sunday in Bulgarian language
Nedelya	Girl	Sunday in Bulgarian language

Infographic: Meaningful Bulgarian Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With N

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

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