Name Day List: January - Ukraine

Explore the Ukrainian tradition of name days for January, presented in a clear, date-organized format. This calendar highlights the names celebrated each day, offering a window into cultural heritage and personal recognition.

January Celebrations in Ukraine

January in Ukraine is marked by a rich tradition of name days, honoring individuals with specific celebrations throughout the month. The calendar reveals a pattern of varying numbers of names associated with each date, from single celebrations to groups of six. Names like Tetiana and Timothy appear in their shorter, more familiar forms alongside their full counterparts, showcasing common usage. A noticeable trend is the presence of both masculine and feminine variations of certain names, such as Candid and Candida, indicating inclusivity. The selection of names suggests a historical connection to religious and cultural roots, with some names appearing to have ancient origins. The distribution of name days throughout January provides a continuous opportunity for personal and communal recognition. This calendar offers a glimpse into the Ukrainian naming customs and their enduring significance.

Country	Day	Month	Names
Ukraine	1	January	Basil, Bohdan, David, Vasylyna
Ukraine	2	January	Sylvester
Ukraine	4	January	Conrad
Ukraine	5	January	Apollinaria, Teon
Ukraine	12	January	Tetiana, Tania
Ukraine	14	January	Adam, Nina
Ukraine	18	January	Cyril
Ukraine	21	January	Candid, Candida, Candace, Eugene, Yaroslav, Slavko
Ukraine	22	January	Timothy, Tim
Ukraine	23	January	Clem, Clement, Clementine, Ksenia, Oksana
Ukraine	24	January	Roxoliana, Roxanna
Ukraine	26	January	Arkadiy, Arkad, Maya, May
Ukraine	28	January	Edward
Ukraine	30	January	Gregory, Zenon, Zenonia, Zenia
Ukraine	31	January	Cyrus, Teresa, Victoria