Name Day List - 02.05

This page provides a detailed overview of name day celebrations occurring on a particular date in countries around the world. You can delve into the history and significance of each name listed, and explore how these special days are observed in diverse cultural contexts. Find out if your name is celebrated and learn more about this fascinating tradition.

Global Name Day Celebrations

May 2nd marks a day of celebration for many names across the globe, notably including Bing, Zoe, Zoey, and Zolita in the United States. Across Europe, a vibrant tapestry of name days unfolds, with Estonia, Finland, and the Baltic states each observing distinct traditions. The name Athanasius, in its various forms, appears frequently, honored in countries like Russia, Austria, and Spain, demonstrating its widespread historical significance. Poland boasts the most extensive list, recognizing names such as Boris, Longin, and Witomir. Countries in the Balkans, including Croatia and Bulgaria, also participate in these celebrations with names like Anastazije and Boriana. Greece and Hungary add to the diversity with Matrona and Zsigmond respectively. The sheer variety of names celebrated on this date underscores the enduring importance of name days in different cultures.

Name days on 2. May

Country	Day	Month	Names
Austria	2	May	Athanasius, Boris, Siegmund
Bulgaria	2	May	Boriana, Boris, Borislav, Borislava, Boryana, Zhivko, Zhivka, Zhivodan
Croatia	2	May	Anastazije, Eugen, Boris
Czechia	2	May	Zikmund
Denmark	2	May	Athanasius
Estonia	2	May	Mai, Maia, Maie, Maiu, Maaja
Finland	2	May	Viivi, Vuokko, Viivi
France	2	May	Boris, Zoé
Greece	2	May	Avgerinos, Matrona
Hungary	2	May	Zsigmond
Italy	2	May	Atanasio
Latvia	2	May	Laris, Sigismunds, Visvaris, Zigmunds
Lithuania	2	May	Atanazas, Eidmantas, Meile
Norway	2	May	Åsa, Åse
Poland	2	May	Afanazy, Anatol, Atanazy, Longin, Longina, Walenty, Walter, Witomir, Zygmunt
Romania	2	May	Atanasie
Russia	2	May	Tamara
Slovakia	2	May	Žigmund
Spain	2	May	Germán, Araceli, Atanasio, Vindemial, Exuperio, Zoé, Mafalda
Sweden	2	May	Filip, Filippa
USA	2	May	Bing, Zoe, Zoey, Zolita