Минка
Name Day and Information
Name Information
Origin:
Славянски/български
Meaning:
Умалително от имена като Мина, Миньо или самостоятелно българско име.
Name Day:
November 9, 2025View in calendar
November 11, 2025View in calendar
Traditions and Customs
In Bulgaria, the name day of Минка 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 Минче, Ми.
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!