Алекс

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:

May 13, 2025View in calendar
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Traditions and Customs

In Bulgaria, the name day of Алекс 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 Алекс 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?

Some Bulgarian villages still practice the peculiar custom of "name day bathing" - on St. John's Day, newlyweds are dunked in an icy river for health and fertility. Imagine this freezing shower as a way to start your celebration!