Боян
Name Day and Information
Name Information
Origin:
Славянски
Meaning:
От старославянски корен 'бой', свързан със смелост и борба. Означава 'боец, воин, борец'.
Name Day:
Traditions and Customs
In Bulgaria, the name day of Боян 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 Боян has славянски origin and in Bulgarian tradition is associated with от старославянски корен 'бой', свързан със смелост и борба.
In different regions of Bulgaria, the name may also appear as Бойчо, Бояне, Бойко, Бойо.
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!