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Name Day for Lutsiya / Lucia

Everything about the date, name variants, and traditions

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December

Name day for Луция, Луси - St. Lucy

Celebrating names:

ЛуцияЛуси
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About the name Lutsiya / Lucia

Etymology & meaning

Lutsiya comes from the Latin lux, lucis — "light": "born at daybreak", "the luminous one". The Western forms are Lucia and Lucy, and the short Lusi has long stood alone in Bulgaria too.

History & patron saint

The patron is Saint Lucy of Syracuse (13 December) — a Sicilian virgin martyred under Diocletian, venerated East and West as intercessor for eyesight and bearer of light in the year's darkest days.

Traditions & customs

Saint Lucy's day is a feast of light just before the winter solstice — in Scandinavia girls wear candle crowns, and in Bulgaria celebrants treat guests by candlelight in the shortest days. Wishes run "light in the eyes and in the heart".

Popularity & notable bearers

Lutsiya is rare in Bulgaria, European in profile; the short Lusi and the close Lusiya appear ever more often among newborns in recent years.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the name day for Lutsiya / Lucia?

The name day for Lutsiya / Lucia is on 13 December.

Which names celebrate on 13 December?

On 13 December, name day is celebrated by those named Lutsiya / Lucia and related Bulgarian name variants (2 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 Lutsiya / Lucia mean?

Lutsiya comes from the Latin lux, lucis — "light": "born at daybreak", "the luminous one". The Western forms are Lucia and Lucy, and the short Lusi has long stood alone in Bulgaria too.

How popular is Lutsiya / Lucia in Bulgaria?

Lutsiya is rare in Bulgaria, European in profile; the short Lusi and the close Lusiya appear ever more often among newborns in recent years.

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