Митрофана
Name Day and Information
Name Information
Origin:
Greek
Meaning:
Derived from the Greek 'μήτηρ' (meter - 'mother') and 'φανής' (phanes - 'manifest, shining'). Means 'manifested by the mother' or 'glorifying the mother'. Saint Mitrophan of Constantinople is an early Christian patriarch, celebrated on June 4.
Name Day:
June 4, 2025View in calendar
Traditions and Customs
In Bulgaria, the name day of Митрофана is celebrated with traditional dishes and gatherings of family and friends. According to custom, the celebrant treats guests, and they bring gifts and flowers.
Did you know?
St. Andrew's Day (November 30th) is famous for its magical rituals! Andrey is a popular name, but the holiday is also known for the custom of unmarried girls performing love and marriage spells. The tradition includes gifts of dough and rituals with wheat.