Антип
Name Day and Information
Name Information
Origin:
Greek
Meaning:
Shortened form of Antipater. Derived from the Greek 'αντί' (anti - 'against') and 'πατήρ' (pater - 'father'). Saint Antipas is an early Christian bishop and martyr, celebrated on April 11.
Name Day:
April 11, 2025View in calendar
Traditions and Customs
In Bulgaria, the name day of Антип is celebrated with traditional dishes and gatherings of family and friends. According to custom, the celebrant treats guests, and they bring gifts and flowers.
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.