Данка
Name Day and Information
Name Information
Origin:
Славянски/еврейски
Meaning:
Умалително от Даниела, Йорданка или самостоятелно име. Ако е свързано с Даниела, то произлиза от еврейското 'Daniel' - 'Бог е моят съдия'.
Name Day:
Traditions and Customs
In Bulgaria, the name day of Данка 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 Данка has славянски/еврейски origin and in Bulgarian tradition is associated with умалително от даниела, йорданка или самостоятелно име.
In different regions of Bulgaria, the name may also appear as Дана, Данче, Данчето.
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!