Михаил
Name Day and Information
Name Information
Origin:
Hebrew
Meaning:
Derived from the Hebrew 'מִיכָאֵל' (Mikha'el), meaning 'who is like God'. In Christian tradition, Archangel Michael is the leader of the heavenly host.
Name Day:
May 23, 2025View in calendar
November 8, 2025View in calendar
Traditions and Customs
In Bulgaria, the name day of Михаил 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 Михал, Миле, Мишо, Мишел, Миша.
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.