Елисавета
Name Day and Information
Name Information
Origin:
Hebrew
Meaning:
Bulgarian form of Elizabeth. Derived from the Hebrew 'Elisheba', meaning 'God is my oath'. In Christian tradition, Elisaveta is the mother of John the Baptist.
Name Day:
April 24, 2025View in calendar
September 23, 2025View in calendar
Traditions and Customs
In Bulgaria, the name day of Елисавета is celebrated with traditional dishes and gatherings of family and friends. According to custom, the celebrant treats guests, and they bring gifts and flowers.
In different regions of Bulgaria, the name may also appear as Елица, Ели, Сава, Вета, Ветка.
Did you know?
In Bulgaria, some name days are so widely celebrated they become unofficial holidays. On St. John's Day (January 7th), so many people celebrate that some companies joke it should be declared a day off due to staff shortages.