Иванка
Name Day and Information
Name Information
Origin:
Еврейски
Meaning:
Умалителна женска форма на Иван. Означава 'Бог е милостив'.
Name Day:
Traditions and Customs
In Bulgaria, the name day of Иванка 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 Иванка has еврейски origin and in Bulgarian tradition is associated with умалителна женска форма на иван.
In different regions of Bulgaria, the name may also appear as Ива, Ванка, Иви.
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.