Жанина

Name Day and Information

Name Information

Origin:

French

Meaning:

French form of Zhana. Derived from the Hebrew 'Yochanan', means 'God is gracious'.

Name Day:

January 7, 2025View in calendar

Traditions and Customs

In Bulgaria, the name day of Жанина 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 Жана, Нина.

Did you know?

Did you know that in Bulgaria, it's better to forget your birthday than your name day? Bulgarian tradition views name days as more significant, connected to a person's heavenly patron saint, making them spiritually more important than birthdays.