Лука
Name Day and Information
Name Information
Origin:
Латински/гръцки
Meaning:
Произлиза от латинското 'lux' (светлина) или гръцкото 'λουκᾶς' (лукас). В християнската традиция, Свети Лука е един от четиримата евангелисти.
Name Day:
October 18, 2025View in calendar
Traditions and Customs
In Bulgaria, the name day of Лука 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 Лукан, Лукчо, Лучо.
Did you know?
Did you know that in Bulgaria, it's better to forget your birthday than your name day? Bulgarian tradition views name days as more significant, connected to a person's heavenly patron saint, making them spiritually more important than birthdays.