Цанко
Name Day and Information
Name Information
Origin:
Славянски/български
Meaning:
Умалително от Цани или Цветан. Традиционно българско име.
Name Day:
December 26, 2025View in calendar
Traditions and Customs
In Bulgaria, the name day of Цанко 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 Цанко has славянски/български origin and in Bulgarian tradition is associated with умалително от цани или цветан.
In different regions of Bulgaria, the name may also appear as Цане, Цанчо, Цани.
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!