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Name Day for Ventsislav

Everything about the date, name variants, and traditions

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27 December
Stefanovden
December

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Celebrating names:

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About the name Ventsislav

Etymology & meaning

Ventsislav is a Slavic name from "venets" (wreath, crown) and "slav" (glory) — "crowned with glory". The older Ventseslav matches the Czech Václav; the feminine is Ventsislava.

History & patron saint

The name echoes Saint Wenceslaus — the 10th-century Czech martyr-prince, grandson of Saint Ludmila and hero of the carol "Good King Wenceslas". In Bulgarian practice the wreath names celebrate on Stefanovden, within the Christmas run.

Traditions & customs

The feast passes on the third day of Christmas — guests, a Christmas table, and wishes for "a wreath of health and glory". A Ventsislav and a Ventsislava under one roof celebrate jointly.

Popularity & notable bearers

Ventsislav is characteristic of the 1960s–90s cohorts; rarer for newborns today, though the pet form Ventsi is universally recognised.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the name day for Ventsislav?

The name day for Ventsislav is on 27 December.

Which names celebrate on 27 December?

On 27 December, name day is celebrated by those named Ventsislav and related Bulgarian name variants (54 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 Ventsislav mean?

Ventsislav is a Slavic name from "venets" (wreath, crown) and "slav" (glory) — "crowned with glory". The older Ventseslav matches the Czech Václav; the feminine is Ventsislava.

How popular is Ventsislav in Bulgaria?

Ventsislav is characteristic of the 1960s–90s cohorts; rarer for newborns today, though the pet form Ventsi is universally recognised.

Names celebrating with Ventsislav

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