Ганка
Name Day and Information
Name Information
Origin:
Български
Meaning:
Умалително от Гана. Може да произлиза от различни корени - гръцко 'агна' (чиста), еврейско 'Hannah' (благодат) или като местна форма на имена като Драгана.
Name Day:
Traditions and Customs
In Bulgaria, the name day of Ганка 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 Ганка has български origin and in Bulgarian tradition is associated with умалително от гана.
In different regions of Bulgaria, the name may also appear as Гани, Ганче.
Did you know?
In Bulgaria, some name days are so widely celebrated they become unofficial holidays. On St. John's Day (January 7th), so many people celebrate that some companies joke it should be declared a day off due to staff shortages.