Генка
Name Day and Information
Name Information
Origin:
Български/славянски
Meaning:
Умалително от Геновева, Евгения или други имена. В славянски контекст може да е свързано с 'гена' - клон, разклонение.
Name Day:
Traditions and Customs
In Bulgaria, the name day of Генка 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 Генка has български/славянски origin and in Bulgarian tradition is associated with умалително от геновева, евгения или други имена.
In different regions of Bulgaria, the name may also appear as Гена, Генче.
Did you know?
On St. Nicholas Day (December 6th), nearly every Bulgarian knows at least one Nikolay or Nikola celebrating. Tradition requires serving fish for health, and many people without a name day join the celebration simply for the delicious food.