Йован
Name Day and Information
Name Information
Origin:
Hebrew/serbian
Meaning:
Serbian form of Yoan. Derived from the Hebrew 'יוחנן', means 'God is gracious'.
Name Day:
January 7, 2025View in calendar
Traditions and Customs
In Bulgaria, the name day of Йован 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 Йоан, Йованчо.
Did you know?
In Bulgarian tradition, people with two names (first and family name) celebrate twice a year. Imagine the double party – some people celebrate both their name days with full gusto!