Алеко

Name Day and Information

Name Information

Origin:

Гръцки

Meaning:

Произлиза от гръцкото 'Αλέξανδρος' (Александрос), съставено от 'αλέξω' (алексо) - 'защитавам' и 'ανδρός' (андрос) - 'мъж', означаващо 'защитник на мъжете' или 'защитник на хората'.

Name Day:

March 17, 2025View in calendar
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Traditions and Customs

In Bulgaria, the name day of Алеко is celebrated with traditional dishes and gatherings of family and friends. According to custom, the celebrant treats guests, and they bring gifts and flowers.

The name Алеко has гръцки origin and in Bulgarian tradition is associated with произлиза от гръцкото 'αλέξανδρος' (александрос), съставено от 'αλέξω' (алексо) - 'защитавам' и 'ανδρός' (андрос) - 'мъж', означаващо 'защитник на мъжете' или 'защитник на хората'.

Did you know?

Did you know that in Bulgaria, it's better to forget your birthday than your name day? Bulgarian tradition views name days as more significant, connected to a person's heavenly patron saint, making them spiritually more important than birthdays.