Петър
Name Day and Information
Name Information
Origin:
Гръцки
Meaning:
Произлиза от гръцкото 'πέτρος' (петрос), което означава 'скала, камък'. В християнската традиция, апостол Петър е първият от дванадесетте апостоли на Исус Христос.
Name Day:
April 28, 2025View in calendar
June 29, 2025View in calendar
Traditions and Customs
In Bulgaria, the name day of Петър 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 Петьо, Пешо, Перо, Петко, Петри.
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.