Name Day
Name Day for Maria
Everything about the date, name variants, and traditions
Primary17 July
Name Day: MarinaName day for Marina - St. Marina
Celebrating names:
МаринаМаринелаМаринМаринкаМариянМариянаМария
15 August
Name Day: Maria, Mara, BogoroditsaAssumption of Mary - Name day for Maria and Mara
Celebrating names:
МарияМарианаМаринМариянМараМарийкаМимаМимиМикаМариянаМашаМариелаМариетаМариоМариусМарицаМарусяПанайотПанко
8 September
Name Day: Maria, MaraName day for Maria and Mara - Nativity of Mary
Celebrating names:
МарияМараМарийкаМимаМимиМариянМариянаМарианМарианаМашаМариелаМариетаПанайотПанко
21 November
Name Day: МарияName day for Мария - Presentation of Mary
Celebrating names:
МарияМараМарийкаМимиМикаМариянаМаша
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the name day for Maria?
Maria is celebrated on 17 July and 15 August and 8 September and 21 November.
Which names celebrate on 17 July?
On 17 July, name day is celebrated by those named Maria and related Bulgarian name variants (7 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.