Петка
Name Day and Information
Name Information
Origin:
Гръцки/славянски
Meaning:
Славянски вариант на Параскева от гръцкото 'параскеви' (петък). Света Петка (Параскева) е почитана в православието светица.
Name Day:
July 26, 2025View in calendar
October 14, 2025View in calendar
Traditions and Customs
In Bulgaria, the name day of Петка 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 Петкана, Пета, Петя.
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.