Наум
Name Day and Information
Name Information
Origin:
Hebrew
Meaning:
Derived from the Hebrew 'נחום' (Nahum), meaning 'comforter' or 'consoler'. Nahum is one of the minor prophets in the Bible.
Name Day:
June 20, 2025View in calendar
August 4, 2025View in calendar
December 1, 2025View in calendar
December 23, 2025View in calendar
Traditions and Customs
In Bulgaria, the name day of Наум 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 Наумчо, Нацко, Наумче.
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.