Калина

Name Day and Information

Name Information

Origin:

Славянски

Meaning:

Произлиза от славянската дума 'калина' (растение с ярки червени плодове). В славянския фолклор калината е символ на жизненост, красота и любов.

Name Day:

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Traditions and Customs

In Bulgaria, the name day of Калина 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 Калина has славянски origin and in Bulgarian tradition is associated with произлиза от славянската дума 'калина' (растение с ярки червени плодове).

In different regions of Bulgaria, the name may also appear as Кали, Калинка, Лина.

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.