Илия
Name Day and Information
Name Information
Origin:
Еврейски
Meaning:
Произлиза от еврейското 'אליהו' (Eliyahu), което означава 'Моят Бог е Яхве'. В християнската традиция, Илия е пророк от Стария завет.
Name Day:
Traditions and Customs
In Bulgaria, the name day of Илия 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 Илия has еврейски origin and in Bulgarian tradition is associated with произлиза от еврейското 'אליהו' (eliyahu), което означава 'моят бог е яхве'.
In different regions of Bulgaria, the name may also appear as Илиян, Ильо, Илчо, Илко.
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.