Катя
Name Day and Information
Name Information
Origin:
Гръцки
Meaning:
Умалително от Екатерина/Катерина. Произлиза от гръцкото 'καθαρός' (катарос), което означава 'чиста, непорочна'.
Name Day:
Traditions and Customs
In Bulgaria, the name day of Катя 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 Катя has гръцки origin and in Bulgarian tradition is associated with умалително от екатерина/катерина.
In different regions of Bulgaria, the name may also appear as Кати, Катенце.
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!