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Name Day for Viden

Everything about the date, name variants, and traditions

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Name day for Vido, Vida, Vidin, Viden, Videna, Videlina, Vidoslav, Vidoslava, Vidostin, Vidostina, Videla - Celebrated on June 28th (Vidovden).

Celebrating names:

ВидоВидаВидинВиденВиденаВиделинаВидославВидославаВидостинВидостинаВидела
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About the name Viden

Etymology & meaning

Viden is an old Bulgarian name from the root "vid" (sight) — "visible, eminent, notable": a wish that the child stand out and be honoured. The related Vido, Vida, Vidin and Videlina share the root; Videlina also means "light".

History & patron saint

The "vid" names celebrate on Vidovden (late June) — a day the folk calendar ties to sight and light: on Vidovden, it was believed, "all things are seen" and truth comes out. The names have no saint — the memory is a folk one.

Traditions & customs

On Vidovden people rose before sunrise "to be lit by the first light" and told fortunes for the health of the eyes. Celebrants treat guests at a summer table; wishes run "may you stay eminent and honoured".

Popularity & notable bearers

Viden and Vido are old names, rare today, kept in the northwest; the city of Vidin carries the same root, and the surname Vidolov spreads it across the country.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the name day for Viden?

The name day for Viden is on 28 June.

Which names celebrate on 28 June?

On 28 June, name day is celebrated by those named Viden and related Bulgarian name variants (11 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 Viden mean?

Viden is an old Bulgarian name from the root "vid" (sight) — "visible, eminent, notable": a wish that the child stand out and be honoured. The related Vido, Vida, Vidin and Videlina share the root; Videlina also means "light".

How popular is Viden in Bulgaria?

Viden and Vido are old names, rare today, kept in the northwest; the city of Vidin carries the same root, and the surname Vidolov spreads it across the country.

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