Иларион
Name Day and Information
Name Information
Origin:
Greek
Meaning:
Derived from the Greek 'ιλαρός' (hilaros), meaning 'cheerful, joyful, serene'.
Name Day:
October 21, 2025View in calendar
Traditions and Customs
In Bulgaria, the name day of Иларион 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 Ларион, Иларий, Ларо, Иларко.
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.