Гавраил
Name Day and Information
Name Information
Origin:
Hebrew
Meaning:
Bulgarian form of Gavriil, meaning 'God's mighty man' or 'God is my strength'. In biblical tradition, Gavrail is one of the archangels.
Name Day:
January 15, 2025View in calendar
March 26, 2025View in calendar
Traditions and Customs
In Bulgaria, the name day of Гавраил is celebrated with traditional dishes and gatherings of family and friends. According to custom, the celebrant treats guests, and they bring gifts and flowers.
In different regions of Bulgaria, the name may also appear as Гаврил, Гаврo.
Did you know?
St. Basil's Day (January 1st) coincides with New Year, making Vasil one of the luckiest names - you celebrate twice! Tradition requires "surva" with cornel branches for health and luck. If you know a Vasil, he's probably the happiest person at the start of the year.