Илияна
Name Day and Information
Name Information
Origin:
Еврейски
Meaning:
Женска форма на Илиян/Илия. Произлиза от еврейското 'Eliyahu', което означава 'Моят Бог е Яхве'.
Name Day:
Traditions and Customs
In Bulgaria, the name day of Илияна 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 Илияна has еврейски origin and in Bulgarian tradition is associated with женска форма на илиян/илия.
In different regions of Bulgaria, the name may also appear as Илиана, Илка, Яна, Или.
Did you know?
On St. Nicholas Day (December 6th), nearly every Bulgarian knows at least one Nikolay or Nikola celebrating. Tradition requires serving fish for health, and many people without a name day join the celebration simply for the delicious food.