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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18 Bulgarian Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With Y

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Yakov	Boy	Supplanter; May God protect; Holder of the heel
Yuliana	Girl	Downy bearded
Yana	Unisex	God is gracious; Doer of good deeds
Yulian	Unisex	Downy-bearded
Yoan	Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Yulianna	Girl	Downy-bearded
Yona	Unisex	Dove; God is gracious; Bear
Yoana	Unisex	Yahweh is gracious
Yasna	Unisex	Prayer; Worship; Supplication; White rose; Clearly; Obviously
Yani	Unisex	Peace; Yahweh is gracious

Yosif	Boy	He will add
Yordan	Boy	Descent; Flow down
Yassen	Boy	Ash tree; Clear; Serene
Yasen	Boy	Ash tree
Yavor	Boy	Maple tree
Yordana	Girl	To flow down
Yordanka	Girl	To flow
Yanko	Unisex	God is gracious; God's gift

Infographic: Popular Bulgarian Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With Y

When you choose a baby name for your bundle of joy, you want it to reflect a meaningful story while fitting their personality. The perfect name may sound elegant, connect to nature, or represent deep-seated traits your family values. Our infographic below contains a compilation of some Bulgarian Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With Y, perfect for your little one.

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

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