Илиана
Name Day and Information
Name Information
Origin:
Славянски/гръцки
Meaning:
Женска форма на Илиан. Произлиза от еврейското 'Eliyahu' или гръцкото 'helios' (слънце).
Name Day:
July 19, 2025View in calendar
July 20, 2025View in calendar
Traditions and Customs
In Bulgaria, the name day of Илиана 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 Или, Илка, Яна, Илияна.
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.