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Name Day for Evgenia / Eugenia

Everything about the date, name variants, and traditions

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December

Name day of Saint Eugenia of Rome - an early Christian saint and martyr, celebrated on Christmas Eve. The Orthodox Church commemorates her memory on December 24th.

Celebrating names:

ЕвгенияЕвгениЕвгенианЕвгенианаЖеняЖениЖанБлагославаБлагороднаМаликМаленМаленаМалин
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About the name Evgenia / Eugenia

Etymology & meaning

Evgenia comes from the Greek εὐγενής — "noble, well-born". The masculine is Evgeni; pet forms are Zhenya and Zheni.

History & patron saint

Saint Eugenia of Rome (3rd century) took monastic vows in secret from her family and was martyred under Valerian. Her memory falls on 24 December — Christmas Eve — so celebrants mark it on the most familial evening of the year.

Traditions & customs

The feast merges with Christmas Eve — the meatless table with its odd number of dishes, the fortune bread, the wait for Christmas. Celebrants get their greetings "in passing", but from the whole family at once.

Popularity & notable bearers

Evgenia is a classic with even presence; the short Zhenya is most characteristic of the mid-20th century.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the name day for Evgenia / Eugenia?

The name day for Evgenia / Eugenia is on 24 December.

Which names celebrate on 24 December?

On 24 December, name day is celebrated by those named Evgenia / Eugenia and related Bulgarian name variants (13 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 Evgenia / Eugenia mean?

Evgenia comes from the Greek εὐγενής — "noble, well-born". The masculine is Evgeni; pet forms are Zhenya and Zheni.

How popular is Evgenia / Eugenia in Bulgaria?

Evgenia is a classic with even presence; the short Zhenya is most characteristic of the mid-20th century.

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