Петрана
Name Day and Information
Name Information
Origin:
Гръцки/славянски
Meaning:
Женска форма на Петран. Произлиза от гръцкото 'πέτρα' (петра), което означава 'скала, камък'.
Name Day:
Traditions and Customs
In Bulgaria, the name day of Петрана 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 Петрана has гръцки/славянски origin and in Bulgarian tradition is associated with женска форма на петран.
In different regions of Bulgaria, the name may also appear as Петра, Петранка, Ана.
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!