София
Name Day and Information
Name Information
Origin:
Гръцки
Meaning:
Произлиза от гръцкото 'σοφία' (софия), което означава 'мъдрост'. В християнската традиция Света София е мъченица и символ на Божията мъдрост.
Name Day:
Traditions and Customs
In Bulgaria, the name day of София 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 София has гръцки origin and in Bulgarian tradition is associated with произлиза от гръцкото 'σοφία' (софия), което означава 'мъдрост'.
In different regions of Bulgaria, the name may also appear as Софи, Соня, Фифи.
Did you know?
In Bulgaria, some name days are so widely celebrated they become unofficial holidays. On St. John's Day (January 7th), so many people celebrate that some companies joke it should be declared a day off due to staff shortages.