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Name Day for Viktoria / Victoria

Everything about the date, name variants, and traditions

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April

Name day for Viktoriya, Viktor - Celebrated on April 18th.

Celebrating names:

ВикторияВиктор
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Primary11 November
Name Day: Мина
November

Name day for Мина - St. Menas

Celebrating names:

МинаМиноМинкаМинчоВикторВикторияВики
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About the name Viktoria / Victoria

Etymology & meaning

Viktoria is the Latin victoria — "victory" — and the name of the Roman goddess of victory. Bulgarian pairs it with the pet form Viki.

History & patron saint

Saint Victoria is an early Christian martyr commemorated in April, while the more common Bulgarian practice marks Viktoria on 11 November — together with Viktor, at the feast of Saints Menas, Victor and Vincent.

Traditions & customs

The feast comes with flowers and guests; greetings circle victory — "may you win in everything". The November date gathers Viktoria, Viktor and Mina around one table.

Popularity & notable bearers

Viktoria is among Bulgaria's favourite female names of the 21st century — consistently in the newborn girls' top ten.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the name day for Viktoria / Victoria?

Viktoria / Victoria is celebrated on 18 April and 11 November.

Which names celebrate on 11 November?

On 11 November, name day is celebrated by those named Viktoria / Victoria 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.

What does the name Viktoria / Victoria mean?

Viktoria is the Latin victoria — "victory" — and the name of the Roman goddess of victory. Bulgarian pairs it with the pet form Viki.

How popular is Viktoria / Victoria in Bulgaria?

Viktoria is among Bulgaria's favourite female names of the 21st century — consistently in the newborn girls' top ten.

Names celebrating with Viktoria / Victoria

Viktor / VictorMina

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