Димитър
Name Day and Information
Name Information
Origin:
Гръцки
Meaning:
Произлиза от гръцкото 'Δημήτριος' (Деметриос), което означава 'посветен на богинята Деметра' - богинята на земеделието и плодородието.
Name Day:
Traditions and Customs
In Bulgaria, the name day of Димитър 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 Димитър has гръцки origin and in Bulgarian tradition is associated with произлиза от гръцкото 'δημήτριος' (деметриос), което означава 'посветен на богинята деметра' - богинята на земеделието и плодородието.
In different regions of Bulgaria, the name may also appear as Митко, Димитрий, Митьо, Мито, Митьо, Димчо, Миточко, Мите, Димо.
Did you know?
Historically, Bulgarians believed celebrating your name day would bring luck for the entire year. Those who failed to honor their patron saint risked misfortune befalling them. Yes, Bulgarian superstitions don't mess around!