Макавей
Name Day and Information
Name Information
Origin:
Hebrew
Meaning:
Derived from the Hebrew 'מכבי' (Maccabee), meaning 'hammer' or from 'מי כמוך באלים' (mi kamocha ba'elim - 'who is like You among the gods'). The Maccabees are a Jewish family of fighters for faith, celebrated on August 1.
Name Day:
Traditions and Customs
In Bulgaria, the name day of Макавей 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 Макавея, Макавеус, Маки.
Did you know?
On St. Peter's Day (June 29th), fishermen and sailors have a big celebration! Peter is the patron of water, so you see many loud parties by the seaside. Interestingly, fish is traditionally eaten on this day, even though it's in the middle of summer.