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Name Day for Vyara / Vera

Everything about the date, name variants, and traditions

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September

Name day for Nadejda, Vera, Lyubov, and Sofia

Celebrating names:

ВяраНадеждаЛюбовСофияНадяНадинНадаНадкаДешкаСофиСофкаСоняВеркаВераЛюбаЛюбкаЛюбенЛюбомирЛюбоЛюбославЛюбчоСевда
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September

Name day for Вера, Надежда, Любов - Faith, Hope and Love

Celebrating names:

ВераНадеждаЛюбов
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About the name Vyara / Vera

Etymology & meaning

Vyara is the Bulgarian word for faith used as a given name — a calque of the Greek Pistis. The parallel Vera is common Slavic; the two celebrate together.

History & patron saint

Saint Faith is the eldest of Saint Sophia's three daughters — Faith, Hope and Love — martyred in Rome in the 2nd century. The four names celebrate together on 17 September, with a second commemoration on 30 September.

Traditions & customs

The day is shared by the whole "family of virtues" — Vyara, Nadezhda, Lyubov and Sofia congratulate one another. The table is an early-autumn one, with grapes and wine.

Popularity & notable bearers

Vyara is short, transparent and increasingly chosen for newborns; Vera marks the older generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the name day for Vyara / Vera?

Vyara / Vera is celebrated on 17 September and 30 September.

Which names celebrate on 17 September?

On 17 September, name day is celebrated by those named Vyara / Vera and related Bulgarian name variants (22 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 Vyara / Vera mean?

Vyara is the Bulgarian word for faith used as a given name — a calque of the Greek Pistis. The parallel Vera is common Slavic; the two celebrate together.

How popular is Vyara / Vera in Bulgaria?

Vyara is short, transparent and increasingly chosen for newborns; Vera marks the older generations.

Names celebrating with Vyara / Vera

NadezhdaSofia / SophiaLyubomir

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