Силвестър
Name Day and Information
Name Information
Origin:
Latin
Meaning:
Derived from the Latin 'silvester', meaning 'of the woods, from the forest'. Saint Sylvester was pope in the 4th century.
Name Day:
January 2, 2025View in calendar
Traditions and Customs
In Bulgaria, the name day of Силвестър 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 Силви, Силво, Веси.
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.