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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28 Bulgarian Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With S

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Simeon	Boy	Obedient; Listening; Hearing
Sofiya	Girl	Wisdom
Simona	Girl	Hearing; Listening
Svetlana	Girl	Light; World
Siyana	Girl	Glow; Shine; Light; Silver
Sava	Boy	Old man; Granfather; Saint who was a trainer of young monks
Stela	Girl	Star
Siahna	Girl	Glow; Gentle light; Radiance; Silver
Sergey	Boy	Servant; To preserve; To keep safe
Sergei	Boy	Servant

Stanislav	Boy	He who is destined to become glorious and famous
Serafim	Boy	Fiery ones; An order of angels, each with six wings
Stas	Boy	Stand; Become glory
Silva	Unisex	Wood; Forest
Shina	Girl	Graceful hour; Goods; Dignity; Warrior; Yahweh is gracious
Snezhana	Girl	Snowy
Sabin	Girl	A Sabine
Stanislava	Girl	Become glorious; Star
Stefan	Unisex	Crown; Wreath
Stefani	Girl	Crown; Wreath

Stoyan	Boy	He who stands firmly
Sasho	Boy	Bulgarian diminutive of Alexander; Defender of mankind
Spas	Boy	Derived from the Bulgarian word spasen meaning saved
Stanko	Boy	Diminutive of Stanislav, meaning to stand with glory
Stoian	Boy	Stay or remain; One who stands firmly
Stoyanka	Girl	To stand or to stay
Stoick	Boy	To stand; To abide; To stay
Silviya	Girl	Wood or forest

Infographic: Attractive Bulgarian Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With S

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

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