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Name Day for Kalina

Everything about the date, name variants, and traditions

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August

Name day for Калина - Translation of relics of St. Callinicus

Celebrating names:

Калина
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About the name Kalina

Etymology & meaning

Kalina is the Bulgarian name of the viburnum tree — in folk poetry a symbol of maidenly beauty and purity. A purely Bulgarian nature name.

History & patron saint

Kalina is kept by tradition on 1 August, the day after Kalin. The name drew fresh attention in the 1990s through Princess Kalina, daughter of Bulgaria's last tsar Simeon II.

Traditions & customs

The feast falls at high summer — flowers, fruit and guests in the shade. Greetings follow the folk image: "may you be slender and fair as a kalina tree".

Popularity & notable bearers

Kalina is among the best-loved Bulgarian nature names and a steady presence for newborn girls since the 1990s.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the name day for Kalina?

The name day for Kalina is on 1 August.

Which names celebrate on 1 August?

On 1 August, name day is celebrated by those named Kalina.

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 Kalina mean?

Kalina is the Bulgarian name of the viburnum tree — in folk poetry a symbol of maidenly beauty and purity. A purely Bulgarian nature name.

How popular is Kalina in Bulgaria?

Kalina is among the best-loved Bulgarian nature names and a steady presence for newborn girls since the 1990s.

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