Йовка
Name Day and Information
Name Information
Origin:
Еврейски
Meaning:
Умалително от Йова, женска форма на Йов. Свързано с библейския персонаж Йов, символ на търпение и устойчивост при изпитания.
Name Day:
Traditions and Customs
In Bulgaria, the name day of Йовка 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 Йовка has еврейски origin and in Bulgarian tradition is associated with умалително от йова, женска форма на йов.
In different regions of Bulgaria, the name may also appear as Йова, Йовче.
Did you know?
Some Bulgarian villages still practice the peculiar custom of "name day bathing" - on St. John's Day, newlyweds are dunked in an icy river for health and fertility. Imagine this freezing shower as a way to start your celebration!