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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17 Bulgarian Baby Names Meaning, Starting With R

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Rayna	Girl	Queen; Happy; Willing; Clean; Pure
Rada	Girl	Rose: Joy
Raynne	Girl	Counsel; Advice; Queen; Rain; Happy
Rosica	Girl	One who is like a little dew drop
Rositsa	Girl	Dew drops on a rose flower
Rumen	Boy	Ruddy; Rosy; Pink
Rumjana	Girl	A ruddy cheeked girl
Rusa	Girl	A woman from Rutheria region
Rabil	Girl	A form of Rachel; Innocence of a lamb
Radimir	Boy	Joyful; Peace

Radoslava	Girl	Feminine form of Radoslav, eager glory
Rayko	Boy	A variant of Radko, meaning happy or willing
Rayno	Boy	A variant of Radko, meaning happy or willing
Rossitva	Girl	Rose, rose flower
Rumena	Girl	Feminine form of Rumen; Ruddy or red-cheeked
Ruzha	Girl	Rose
Radoslav	Boy	Glorious work or eager glory

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Bulgarian Baby Names Meaning, Starting With R(infographic)

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