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Name Day for Bistra

Everything about the date, name variants, and traditions

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6 January
Jordanovden
January

Yordanovden (Epiphany, Jordan's Day) - Name day for Yordan, Yordanka, Boyko, Boyka, Bogdan, Bogdana, Bozhidar and related names. Celebrated on January 6th - one of Bulgaria's most important holidays.

Celebrating names:

БогомилБойкоБойкаЙорданЙорданкаДанчоБогданБогданаБожидарДинкоДиньоДанаДанБожанБожанаБожилБоголюбБоголюбаДанкаБоженаБончоБоньоБанчоБистраНайденТеофанТеофанаКапка
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About the name Bistra

Etymology & meaning

Bistra is a Slavic name from the adjective "bistar" — "clear, pure like mountain water". A wish-name for clarity of mind and purity of heart, fully Bulgarian in sound and origin.

History & patron saint

As a "water" name Bistra celebrates at Epiphany — Yordanovden (6 January), the day of blessed water. The folk calendar gathered on this date the names tied to water and purity — Bistra, Kapka, Yordan.

Traditions & customs

On Yordanovden homes are sprinkled with blessed water for health — a custom with special meaning for celebrants of "water" names. The table is a winter family one, with wishes for a clear mind and a bright year.

Popularity & notable bearers

Bistra is a rare but cherished Bulgarian name with an even presence through the 20th century — chosen by families after a short, bright, untranslatably Bulgarian name.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the name day for Bistra?

The name day for Bistra is on 6 January.

Which names celebrate on 6 January?

On 6 January, name day is celebrated by those named Bistra and related Bulgarian name variants (28 names in total).

How is the name day celebrated in Bulgaria?

Name day celebrants traditionally welcome guests at home, receive gifts and congratulations. It is a cherished family occasion throughout Bulgaria.

What does the name Bistra mean?

Bistra is a Slavic name from the adjective "bistar" — "clear, pure like mountain water". A wish-name for clarity of mind and purity of heart, fully Bulgarian in sound and origin.

How popular is Bistra in Bulgaria?

Bistra is a rare but cherished Bulgarian name with an even presence through the 20th century — chosen by families after a short, bright, untranslatably Bulgarian name.

Names celebrating with Bistra

JordanBogdanBozhidarBoykoNaydenTeofan / TheophanKapkaBogomil

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