Мария
Name Day and Information
Name Information
Origin:
Еврейски
Meaning:
Произлиза от еврейското 'מרים' (Мириам), което може да означава 'горчива' или 'възлюбена'. В християнската традиция, Мария е майката на Исус Христос.
Name Day:
Traditions and Customs
In Bulgaria, the name day of Мария 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 Мария has еврейски origin and in Bulgarian tradition is associated with произлиза от еврейското 'מרים' (мириам), което може да означава 'горчива' или 'възлюбена'.
In different regions of Bulgaria, the name may also appear as Марийка, Мима, Мими, Маня, Марче, Миче.
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!