Киприан
Name Day and Information
Name Information
Origin:
Greek/latin
Meaning:
Derived from the Latin 'Cyprianus', meaning 'from Cyprus' or 'Cypriot'. Related to the island of Cyprus, which in antiquity was dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite.
Name Day:
October 2, 2025View in calendar
Traditions and Customs
In Bulgaria, the name day of Киприан 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 Кипро, Киприянчо.
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.