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Name Day for Evstati / Eustathius

Everything about the date, name variants, and traditions

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February

St. Eustathius, Archbishop of Antioch - Name day for Evstati, Evstatiy, Evstatia. Celebrated on February 21st in honor of St. Eustathius of Antioch.

Celebrating names:

ЕвстатиЕвстатийЕвстатия
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20 September
Name day: Evstati
September

Name day for Evstati - Celebrated on September 20th.

Celebrating names:

Евстати
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About the name Evstati / Eustathius

Etymology & meaning

Evstati comes from the Greek Εὐστάθιος — "steadfast, firm", from εὖ ("well") and ἵστημι ("to stand"): "he who stands well, the unshakeable". Bulgarian also uses Evstatiy and the rare feminine Evstatiya.

History & patron saint

The patron is Saint Eustathius, Archbishop of Antioch (21 February) — a defender of Orthodoxy at the First Council of Nicaea against Arianism, who ended his life in exile for his firmness. A second memory honours the Great Martyr Eustathius Placidas in autumn.

Traditions & customs

The name day is a winter one kept in a close circle — a home table and toasts "to be as firm as your name". Clerical families also keep the autumn memory.

Popularity & notable bearers

Evstati is a rare, old name known from Revival figures and clergy; today it survives mainly in the surname Evstatiev.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the name day for Evstati / Eustathius?

Evstati / Eustathius is celebrated on 21 February and 20 September.

Which names celebrate on 21 February?

On 21 February, name day is celebrated by those named Evstati / Eustathius and related Bulgarian name variants (3 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 Evstati / Eustathius mean?

Evstati comes from the Greek Εὐστάθιος — "steadfast, firm", from εὖ ("well") and ἵστημι ("to stand"): "he who stands well, the unshakeable". Bulgarian also uses Evstatiy and the rare feminine Evstatiya.

How popular is Evstati / Eustathius in Bulgaria?

Evstati is a rare, old name known from Revival figures and clergy; today it survives mainly in the surname Evstatiev.

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