Name Day List - 05.08

This page provides a detailed overview of name day celebrations occurring on a particular date worldwide. Discover the cultural significance of these names, their historical roots, and how they are observed in different regions. Find out if your name is celebrated and learn about the traditions surrounding name days.

Global Name Days: August 5th

August 5th sees a multitude of names celebrated across the globe, starting with Aphra, Areta, and Naomi among others in the USA. A significant number of countries in Europe acknowledge name days on this date, with Poland standing out for its extensive list of celebrated names, including Maria, Oswald, and Stanisława. The name Osvaldas is a recurring theme in the Baltic states of Lithuania and Latvia, while Scandinavia and Austria both recognize Oswald. Finland and Estonia share a tradition of honoring Salme and Salmi, showcasing regional customs. Further south, Italy celebrates Emilio, and Spain acknowledges Africa and Blanca. Hungary marks the day with Krisztina, and Greece with Nona, adding to the cultural diversity. Romania celebrates Ioan, and Croatia honors Gospa Snježna and Nives.

Name days on 5. August

Country	Day	Month	Names
Austria	5	August	Oswald
Croatia	5	August	Gospa Snježna, Snježana, Nives
Czechia	5	August	Kristian
Denmark	5	August	Osvaldus
Estonia	5	August	Salme, Salmi
Finland	5	August	Salme, Sanelma
France	5	August	Abel
Greece	5	August	Nona
Hungary	5	August	Krisztina
Italy	5	August	Emilio
Latvia	5	August	Arvils, Osvalda, Osvalds
Lithuania	5	August	Mintare, Nona, Osvaldas, Rimtas
Norway	5	August	Oskar, Osvald
Poland	5	August	Cyriak, Emil, Karolin, Maria, Nonna, Oswald, Oswalda, Stanisława
Romania	5	August	Ioan
Slovakia	5	August	Hortenzia
Spain	5	August	Africa, Blanca, Nieves
Sweden	5	August	Alrik, Ulrik
USA	5	August	Aphra, Areta, Aretha, Naomi, Neomi, Noami, Noemi