Никанор
Name Day and Information
Name Information
Origin:
Greek
Meaning:
Derived from the Greek 'Νικάνωρ' (Nikanor), meaning 'man of victory, victorious'. Saint Nikanor is one of the seven deacons chosen by the apostles (Acts 6:5).
Name Day:
July 28, 2025View in calendar
Traditions and Customs
In Bulgaria, the name day of Никанор 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 Никанорий, Никанорос, Канор.
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!