Митра
Name Day and Information
Name Information
Origin:
Персийски/гръцки
Meaning:
Може да идва от персийското божество Митра или от гръцкото 'μίτρα' (митра - вид корона, носена от епископи).
Name Day:
Traditions and Customs
In Bulgaria, the name day of Митра 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 Митра has персийски/гръцки origin and in Bulgarian tradition is associated with може да идва от персийското божество митра или от гръцкото 'μίτρα' (митра - вид корона, носена от епископи).
In different regions of Bulgaria, the name may also appear as Митрана, Митре, Митро.
Did you know?
In Bulgarian tradition, people with two names (first and family name) celebrate twice a year. Imagine the double party – some people celebrate both their name days with full gusto!