Мина
Name Day and Information
Name Information
Origin:
Greek/egyptian
Meaning:
Derived from the Greek 'Μηνάς' (Menas), meaning 'month' or 'moon'. Saint Menas is an early Christian martyr and saint from Egypt, venerated in the Orthodox Church.
Name Day:
November 11, 2025View in calendar
December 10, 2025View in calendar
Traditions and Customs
In Bulgaria, the name day of Мина 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 Минас, Миньо, Минчо.
Did you know?
St. Demetrius Day (October 26th) marks the end of autumn and the beginning of winter. Dimitar is such a popular name that in some villages, half the men celebrate on this day! Traditionally, stuffed pumpkin and beans are prepared.