Name Day List: May - Croatia
Discover the rich tradition of Croatian Name Days with this comprehensive May calendar. Organized by date, this list reveals the names celebrated each day, offering a glimpse into cultural and religious heritage. Explore the significance behind each name and its place in Croatian tradition.
May Celebrations in Croatia
The month of May in Croatia is filled with Name Days, a tradition deeply rooted in the country’s cultural heritage. The calendar spans the entire month, offering a name for nearly every date, providing ample opportunity for celebration. A noticeable pattern emerges with several days dedicated to multiple individuals, suggesting communal festivities. Religious figures and saints are prominently featured, highlighting the strong connection between faith and naming customs. May sees celebrations for both male and female names, demonstrating inclusivity in the tradition. The final day of May is particularly significant, marked by several important observances including DUHOVI. This list serves as a valuable resource for understanding Croatian traditions and honoring loved ones.
| Country | Day | Month | Names |
 Croatia | 1 | May | Josip |
| Croatia | 2 | May | Anastazije, Eugen, Boris |
| Croatia | 3 | May | Filip, Jakov, Jakica |
| Croatia | 4 | May | Florijan, Cvjetko, Cvijeta |
| Croatia | 5 | May | Vinko Fererski, Maksim, Andenlko |
| Croatia | 6 | May | Dominik Savio, Nedjeljko, Benedikta |
| Croatia | 7 | May | Dujam, Duje, Duška, Gizela kr. |
| Croatia | 8 | May | Marija posrednica, Marina, Ida |
| Croatia | 9 | May | Herman, Mirna, Beato, Kristofor |
| Croatia | 10 | May | Ivan Merz, Gospa Trsat |
| Croatia | 11 | May | Mamerto |
| Croatia | 12 | May | Leopold Mandic |
| Croatia | 13 | May | Gospa Fatimska, Servacije, Ena |
| Croatia | 14 | May | Matija, Mate, Matko, Matea |
| Croatia | 15 | May | Solinski mucenici, Sofija |
| Croatia | 16 | May | Ivan Nepomuk, Andrija Bobola, Nenad |
| Croatia | 17 | May | Paskal, Paško |
| Croatia | 18 | May | Ivan I. papa, Venancije, Srecko |
| Croatia | 19 | May | Celestin V. p., Rajko, Teofil, Inka |
| Croatia | 20 | May | Bernardin Sijenski |
| Croatia | 21 | May | Eugen, Serapion |
| Croatia | 22 | May | Renata, Rita, Jelena, Jagoda, Milan |
| Croatia | 23 | May | Deziderije, Željko, Želimir, Vilim |
| Croatia | 24 | May | Marija Pom., Prijenos sv. Dom. |
| Croatia | 25 | May | Beda Casni, Grgur VII. |
| Croatia | 26 | May | Filip Neri, Zdenko, Eleuterij |
| Croatia | 27 | May | Augustin Canterburyjski |
| Croatia | 28 | May | German |
| Croatia | 29 | May | Polion, Euzebije, Veceslav |
| Croatia | 30 | May | Ivana Arška |
| Croatia | 31 | May | DUHOVI, Pohod BDM, MB Kam. vrata |
