Пеньо
Name Day and Information
Name Information
Origin:
Гръцки/славянски
Meaning:
Мъжка форма на Пенка. Може да произлиза от гръцкото 'пенелопе' или да е умалително от имена като Петър.
Name Day:
April 28, 2025View in calendar
Traditions and Customs
In Bulgaria, the name day of Пеньо 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 Пеньо has гръцки/славянски origin and in Bulgarian tradition is associated with мъжка форма на пенка.
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!