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