Илко
Name Day and Information
Name Information
Origin:
Еврейски
Meaning:
Умалително от Илия/Илиян. Произлиза от еврейското 'Eliyahu', което означава 'Моят Бог е Яхве'.
Name Day:
July 20, 2025View in calendar
Traditions and Customs
In Bulgaria, the name day of Илко 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 Ильо, Илчо.
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!