Александър
Name Day and Information
Name Information
Origin:
Greek
Meaning:
Derived from the Greek 'Αλέξανδρος' (Alexandros), composed of 'αλέξω' (alexo) - 'to defend' and 'ανδρός' (andros) - 'man', meaning 'defender of men' or 'protector of mankind'.
Name Day:
August 30, 2025View in calendar
November 23, 2025View in calendar
Traditions and Customs
In Bulgaria, the name day of Александър 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 Алекс, Сашо, Сандо, Алеко, Аци.
Did you know?
On St. Peter's Day (June 29th), fishermen and sailors have a big celebration! Peter is the patron of water, so you see many loud parties by the seaside. Interestingly, fish is traditionally eaten on this day, even though it's in the middle of summer.