Калин
Name Day and Information
Name Information
Origin:
Славянски/гръцки
Meaning:
Произлиза от гръцкото 'καλός' (калос - добър, красив) и славянското 'Ян' (Йоан). Означава 'добрия/красивия Йоан'. Име на български цар Калоян (1197-1207).
Name Day:
Traditions and Customs
In Bulgaria, the name day of Калин 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 Калин has славянски/гръцки origin and in Bulgarian tradition is associated with произлиза от гръцкото 'καλός' (калос - добър, красив) и славянското 'ян' (йоан).
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.