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Name Day for Zlata

Everything about the date, name variants, and traditions

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Name day for Лука - St. Luke the Evangelist

Celebrating names:

ЛукаЛуканЗлатаЗлаткаЗлатинаЗлатинкаЗлаткоЗлатанЗлатомирЗлатомираЗлатимирЗлатимираЗлатозарияЗлатиана
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About the name Zlata

Etymology & meaning

Zlata is a Bulgarian name from "zlato" — gold — a wish for preciousness and beauty. The nest is wide: Zlatka, Zlatina, Zlatko, Zlatan, Zlatomir, Zlatomira.

History & patron saint

Saint Zlata of Maglen is an 18th-century Bulgarian saint — a village girl who died rather than renounce her faith; she is venerated across Bulgaria and Macedonia. The gold names celebrate on 18 October, alongside Saint Luke.

Traditions & customs

The feast is an autumn one — grape harvest and wine on the table. Greetings play on gold: "golden be your name, golden be your life".

Popularity & notable bearers

The gold names are a durable Bulgarian tradition; Zlatan and Zlatko hold the older cohorts, while Zlata and Zlatina return among newborns.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the name day for Zlata?

The name day for Zlata is on 18 October.

Which names celebrate on 18 October?

On 18 October, name day is celebrated by those named Zlata and related Bulgarian name variants (14 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 Zlata mean?

Zlata is a Bulgarian name from "zlato" — gold — a wish for preciousness and beauty. The nest is wide: Zlatka, Zlatina, Zlatko, Zlatan, Zlatomir, Zlatomira.

How popular is Zlata in Bulgaria?

The gold names are a durable Bulgarian tradition; Zlatan and Zlatko hold the older cohorts, while Zlata and Zlatina return among newborns.

Names celebrating with Zlata

Luka / Luke

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