Name Day List: April - Bulgaria

Explore the Bulgarian tradition of name days in April, a calendar marking celebrations for various names throughout the month. Discover the cultural significance and origins of these cherished traditions, organized by date for easy reference.

April Celebrations: A Bulgarian Tradition

April in Bulgaria is a month filled with name day celebrations, a tradition deeply rooted in the country’s culture. The provided list details the names associated with each day of the month, offering a fascinating insight into Bulgarian naming conventions. While celebrations occur throughout the month, certain days, like April 12th, are significantly more populated with names. A noticeable pattern reveals names linked to virtues like light (Denica, Zornica) and beauty (Violeta, Roza). The calendar also features names with Slavic origins, alongside those borrowed from other languages, demonstrating cultural exchange. The variety of names suggests a long history of adaptation and evolution in Bulgarian naming practices. Ultimately, these name days represent a cherished aspect of Bulgarian identity and social life.

Country	Day	Month	Names
Bulgaria	1	April	Avram
Bulgaria	6	April	Strahil
Bulgaria	11	April	Lazar, Lazo, Lacho, Lachezar
Bulgaria	12	April	Vencislav, Vencislava, Violeta, Varban, Girgin, Girgina, Dilyan, Dilyana, Zdravka, Zdravko, Latinka, Lilyana, Margarita, Nevena, Roza, Rosen, Rosica, Trendafil, Trendafilka, Tsvetan, Tsveta, Tsvetanka, Tsviatko, Tseno, Stanislav, Stanislava
Bulgaria	12	April	Stela, Zornica, Denica, Ralica
Bulgaria	14	April	Martin, Martina
Bulgaria	17	April	Roberta
Bulgaria	18	April	Viktor, Victor, Victoria, Viktoriya, Vesela
Bulgaria	19	April	Anastas, Velichka, Velika, Veliko, Velichko, Velko, Svetla, Svetozar
Bulgaria	21	April	Zhelyu, Zhelyo, Zhelio, Jelio
Bulgaria	24	April	Zhivka, Zhivko
Bulgaria	25	April	Marko, Mark, Marc
Bulgaria	26	April	Toma, Tomislav, Tomislava
Bulgaria	28	April	Vitalii, Vitan