Name Day List: May - Bulgaria
This calendar details Bulgarian name days celebrated in May, arranged chronologically. It showcases the diverse range of names traditionally honored each day, offering a window into Bulgarian culture and naming practices. Explore the list to find a name and its associated celebration date.
May Celebrations in Bulgaria
May in Bulgaria is a month filled with name day celebrations, reflecting a rich cultural heritage. The calendar is populated with both traditional and more contemporary names, offering a wide spectrum of observances. Names connected to religious figures, like Hristofor, are interspersed with those of more secular origins. Several days, such as May 6th, recognize a large number of variations of similar names, highlighting familial connections. This detailed listing offers a glimpse into the Bulgarian naming customs and the importance of honoring one's patron saint or namesake.
| Country | Day | Month | Names |
Bulgaria | 1 | May | Ermen, Ermena, Maya, Ermelina, Ermenko, Tamara |
Bulgaria | 2 | May | Boriana, Boris, Borislav, Borislava, Boryana, Zhivko, Zhivka, Zhivodan |
Bulgaria | 5 | May | Irina, Mira, Irena, Miroslav, Miroslava |
Bulgaria | 6 | May | Georgi, Georgiya, Gergana, Gyuro, Galin, Galina, Galya, Ganka, Gancho, Genko, Genoveva, Gergin, Gergana, Gergina, Ginka, Zhorzh |
Bulgaria | 9 | May | Hristofor |
Bulgaria | 10 | May | Simona |
Bulgaria | 11 | May | Kiril, Kirila, Metodi, Kiro, Kirilka, Metodiy, Metodiya |
Bulgaria | 12 | May | Iskra |
Bulgaria | 17 | May | Aleksi |
Bulgaria | 21 | May | Elena, Konstantin, Kosta, Kostadin, Kostadinka, Lenko, Dicho, Lenko, Dinko, Elenko, Eli, Elin, Elka, Ilona, Kojcho, Kostadina, Kostadinko, Kuncho, Stamen, Stanimir, Stanimira, Stanka, Stoil, Stoyan, Stoian, Stoyanka, Trayko, Dinko |
Bulgaria | 24 | May | Kiril, Kirila, Metodi, Kiro, Kirilka, Metodiy, Metodiya |
Bulgaria | 26 | May | Karp, Karpo |
Bulgaria | 28 | May | Sotir, Spas, Spaska, Spasena, Spasuna |
Bulgaria | 30 | May | Emiliya, Emil, Emilia, Emilian, Emiliana |