Екатерина
Name Day and Information
Name Information
Origin:
Гръцки
Meaning:
Произлиза от гръцкото 'αικατερίνη' (екатерини), свързано с 'καθαρός' (катарос), което означава 'чист, непорочен'.
Name Day:
Traditions and Customs
In Bulgaria, the name day of Екатерина 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 Екатерина has гръцки origin and in Bulgarian tradition is associated with произлиза от гръцкото 'αικατερίνη' (екатерини), свързано с 'καθαρός' (катарос), което означава 'чист, непорочен'.
In different regions of Bulgaria, the name may also appear as Катерина, Катя, Рина, Кети, Кейт, Каля.
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!