Name Day List: August - Spain
Explore the Spanish tradition of name days with this August calendar. Discover the names celebrated each day and delve into the cultural significance behind this unique practice. Learn about the origins and meanings of these cherished names.
Spanish August Celebrations Calendar
Spanish name days in August offer a charming tradition of recognizing individuals by their saint's day. The calendar reveals a consistent pattern of celebrations, with almost every day dedicated to one or more names. While some days honor a single name, others, like August 15th, feature a multitude, suggesting broader communal observances. The selection of names demonstrates a blend of historical, religious, and cultural influences. Many names have roots in ancient languages and carry symbolic meanings. The list provides a unique window into the importance of naming conventions within Spanish society. Observing this calendar highlights the enduring connection between names and cultural identity.
| Country | Day | Month | Names |
Spain | 1 | August | Alfonso, Dalmau |
Spain | 2 | August | Angeles, Eusebio |
Spain | 3 | August | Gustavo, Lídia |
Spain | 4 | August | Juan María Vianney |
Spain | 5 | August | Africa, Blanca, Nieves |
Spain | 6 | August | Salvador |
Spain | 7 | August | Cayetano |
Spain | 8 | August | Domingo |
Spain | 9 | August | Román, Teresa |
Spain | 10 | August | Lorenzo |
Spain | 11 | August | Clara, Filomena, Susana |
Spain | 12 | August | Herculano |
Spain | 13 | August | Aurora, Hipólito |
Spain | 14 | August | Atanasia |
Spain | 15 | August | Asunción, Estrella, María, Paloma, José de Calasanz |
Spain | 16 | August | Roque |
Spain | 17 | August | Isaac, Jacinto |
Spain | 18 | August | Elena |
Spain | 19 | August | Magín |
Spain | 20 | August | Bernardo Abad |
Spain | 21 | August | Sidonio |
Spain | 22 | August | Reina |
Spain | 23 | August | Rosa |
Spain | 24 | August | Bartolomé |
Spain | 25 | August | Ginés |
Spain | 26 | August | Ceferino |
Spain | 27 | August | Mónica |
Spain | 28 | August | Agustín |
Spain | 29 | August | Sabina |
Spain | 30 | August | Gaudencia |
Spain | 31 | August | Raimón, Ramón |