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Name Day for Marko / Mark

Everything about the date, name variants, and traditions

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April

Name day for Mark, Marko, Marchela - Celebrated on April 25th.

Celebrating names:

МаркМаркоМарчела
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About the name Marko / Mark

Etymology & meaning

Marko comes from the Latin Marcus — one of the oldest Roman personal names, linked to the god Mars. Through the Greek Μᾶρκος it entered the Christian calendar and the whole Slavic world.

History & patron saint

The patron is the Holy Apostle and Evangelist Mark (25 April) — author of the shortest and earliest Gospel, disciple of the Apostle Peter and founder of the church of Alexandria. His symbol, the winged lion, is one of the four evangelic figures.

Traditions & customs

The name day is a spring one, days before Gergyovden — treats are often outdoors amid the first green. The folk calendar knows the day as "Markovden", kept for the fertility of the fields.

Popularity & notable bearers

Marko is a classic Bulgarian name, familiar from the Krali Marko epic and Revival families; after a lull it is again among the fashionable short boys' names.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the name day for Marko / Mark?

The name day for Marko / Mark is on 25 April.

Which names celebrate on 25 April?

On 25 April, name day is celebrated by those named Marko / Mark 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 Marko / Mark mean?

Marko comes from the Latin Marcus — one of the oldest Roman personal names, linked to the god Mars. Through the Greek Μᾶρκος it entered the Christian calendar and the whole Slavic world.

How popular is Marko / Mark in Bulgaria?

Marko is a classic Bulgarian name, familiar from the Krali Marko epic and Revival families; after a lull it is again among the fashionable short boys' names.

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