Донка
Name Day and Information
Name Information
Origin:
Славянски
Meaning:
Умалително от Донче, Йордан/Йорданка или славянски корен 'дон', означаващ река.
Name Day:
Traditions and Customs
In Bulgaria, the name day of Донка 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 Донка has славянски origin and in Bulgarian tradition is associated with умалително от донче, йордан/йорданка или славянски корен 'дон', означаващ река.
In different regions of Bulgaria, the name may also appear as Дона, Донче, Дони.
Did you know?
If you have a name day in Bulgaria and stay home, prepare for surprise visitors! A unique feature of Bulgarian tradition is that guests can arrive without invitation, and you're expected to be ready with treats for all visitors.