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Name Day for Nina

Everything about the date, name variants, and traditions

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January

Name day for Nina, Nino, Niya, Adam, Kalcho - Celebrated on January 14th.

Celebrating names:

НинаНиноНияАдамКалчо
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October

Name day for Роман - St. Romanos the Melodist

Celebrating names:

РоманАнаниАнанияНия
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About the name Nina

Etymology & meaning

Nina is a short name with several parallel roots: Georgian tradition ties it to Saint Nino, the enlightener of Georgia, while in European languages it also works as a diminutive of names ending in "-nina". Bulgarian also uses the close form Niya.

History & patron saint

Saint Nino, Equal to the Apostles, converted Georgia to Christianity in the 4th century — one of the few women given that title in Orthodoxy. Her memory gathers celebrants named Нина, Ния and Нино on the same day.

Traditions & customs

The day is kept in a close family circle — coffee and sweets for daytime guests, dinner for the nearest. Celebrants receive flowers and small gifts; girls named Niya often celebrate alongside mothers and grandmothers named Nina.

Popularity & notable bearers

Nina is a classic name familiar in every generation, and the derivative Niya has been among the most popular choices for newborn girls in Bulgaria over the past two decades.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the name day for Nina?

Nina is celebrated on 14 January and 1 October.

Which names celebrate on 14 January?

On 14 January, name day is celebrated by those named Nina and related Bulgarian name variants (5 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 Nina mean?

Nina is a short name with several parallel roots: Georgian tradition ties it to Saint Nino, the enlightener of Georgia, while in European languages it also works as a diminutive of names ending in "-nina". Bulgarian also uses the close form Niya.

How popular is Nina in Bulgaria?

Nina is a classic name familiar in every generation, and the derivative Niya has been among the most popular choices for newborn girls in Bulgaria over the past two decades.

Names celebrating with Nina

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