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Name Day for Dobri

Everything about the date, name variants, and traditions

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February

Name day for Dobra, Dobri, Dobrin, Dobrina, Dobrinka, Dobril, Dobromir, Dobromira, Dobroslav, Dobroslava, Agata - Celebrated on February 5th.

Celebrating names:

ДобраДобриДобринДобринаДобринкаДобрилДобромирДобромираДоброславДоброславаАгата
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About the name Dobri

Etymology & meaning

Dobri is a native Bulgarian wishing-name from the adjective "dobar" (good) — given so its bearer would be a good person. It is rich in derivatives: Dobrin, Dobrina, Dobrinka, Dobromir ("good and peaceful"), Dobromira.

History & patron saint

Slavic wishing-names are not bound to a specific saint, so their name day settled by association in early February. The best-known bearer is Dobri Chintulov, the Revival-era poet of Bulgaria's rousing patriotic songs.

Traditions & customs

The day is kept modestly and domestically — guests for coffee and sweets, wishes "to be good and to be well". Families with several bearers of the root (Dobri, Dobromir, Dobrina) celebrate jointly.

Popularity & notable bearers

Names on the "good" root have never left use, and Dobromir and Dobrin are returning among newborns with the broader fashion for Old Bulgarian names.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the name day for Dobri?

The name day for Dobri is on 5 February.

Which names celebrate on 5 February?

On 5 February, name day is celebrated by those named Dobri and related Bulgarian name variants (11 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 Dobri mean?

Dobri is a native Bulgarian wishing-name from the adjective "dobar" (good) — given so its bearer would be a good person. It is rich in derivatives: Dobrin, Dobrina, Dobrinka, Dobromir ("good and peaceful"), Dobromira.

How popular is Dobri in Bulgaria?

Names on the "good" root have never left use, and Dobromir and Dobrin are returning among newborns with the broader fashion for Old Bulgarian names.

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