Марко

Name Day and Information

Name Information

Origin:

Latin

Meaning:

Derived from the Latin 'Marcus', related to the god of war Mars. In Christian tradition, Mark is one of the four Evangelists.

Name Day:

April 25, 2025View in calendar

Traditions and Customs

In Bulgaria, the name day of Марко 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 Маркос, Марчо, Маро.

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.