Bulgaria is a generous country. There's a lot here. Lots of sun and sea, smiles and good mood, greenery, fruits and vegetables.

Here's what else turned out to be a lot, so these are the names involved in Bulgarian passports. There are probably no such number of them in any other country, in Europe for sure. I won’t even try to do a complete review of Bulgarian names. In order, it seems, it is necessary to graduate from the philological faculty of the university.

First of all, in Bulgaria there are all known Slavic names and various diminutive derivatives derived from them, which are also used as independent names. Ivan - Ivanka, Dimitar - Dimitrinka, Todor - Todorka, Stoyan - Stoyanka, Zdravko - Zdravka, Tsvetan - Tsvetanka, Milen - Milena, etc. and so on.

Bulgarian female names are full of variety: Shchilyanka, Zhivka, Siyana, Tsvetka, Khristinka, Ivanka, Petya (namely Petya, in Bulgaria there is also a female name Vanya), Petka, Penka, Yordanka, Mariyka (the name Maria is present in itself and is one of the most common). Belotsveta, Beads, Berislav, Desislav, Bozhana, Chrysantha, Gisela, Jasmine, Rusana, Svetlena, Svetla, Zornitsa, Zaryana, Svetozar, Tsvetomir - an incredible number of beautiful and, most importantly, rare names. The name of the Bulgarian princess is Kalina. This is Lyubka in Russia - not the most respectful nickname, and even the nickname of a goat. And in Bulgaria it can be written in the passport of the owner of this name.

In male names in Bulgaria, there are all conceivable Glories (Zlatoslav, Miroslav, Radoslav, Vladislav, Svetoslav, Berislav, Borislav, Dezislav) as well as Miras (Radomir, Lubomir, Zlatomir, Stanimir, Krasimir, Vladimir). Mitko, Mirko, Tudko, Venko, Nedko, Zhivko, Radko, Zlatko, Batko are popular. And then there are such names as Galin, Lyudmil, Dobrin, Ognyan and Svetlin.

Turkish times left the names Demir and Demir in Bulgarian passports, but they are not so popular today, although some Muslim names are present - Mehmed, Mustafa, Emine. The names left from the nomadic Turkic tribes, such as Asparukh and Krum, are almost never found.

Bulgaria is the land of Angels. There are about 50,000 men bearing this name. Surely, in no country in the world there are so many Angels, and even with passports where this is written. Well, exactly, a paradise country - Bulgaria.

There are many Apostles in Bulgaria. And the most unusual male name, perhaps, Mr. When I first heard such a name, I thought that the man who introduced himself to them was joking.

In Bulgaria, as in neighboring Romania, there are many gypsies. Therefore, among the Bulgarians there are many people with gypsy names - Shukar, Evseniya, Gozho, Godyavir, Bakhtalo. Of the pan-European names, the first place in Bulgaria is firmly held by the names Alexander and Victoria. There are many names in Bulgaria “according to mood”: Veselin and Veselin, Radostin, Zdravka, Svetlina.

Even at the border I noticed that the name in Bulgaria is much more important than the surname. Border guards identify people primarily by name and date of birth. Later, when buying a TV in the warranty card, in the column “buyer (buyer)”, only my name was also written down. Officially, the Bulgarians also have a middle name, but in real life it is not used at all.

With so many names in Bulgaria, they have long been confused about who should celebrate the name day, and they introduced a wonderful holiday - the Day of All Bulgarian Saints.

In January 2010, the Bulgarian National Institute of Statistics published the latest official statistics on proper names in Bulgaria.

According to these data, the number of names is more than 67 thousand (29 thousand for men and 38 thousand for women). The most common male names in Bulgaria are George and Ivan. Almost 1,372,000 men in Bulgaria (38%) are bearers of these names. Ivans celebrate their Ivanovden holiday on January 7th.

The variety of names among women is much greater. Mary is the most common - more than 125 thousand women have this name, and if we take into account its derivative Mariyka (35 thousand women), then leadership is obvious.

According to the Institute, significant changes are taking place in the structure of Bulgarian names. Newborn boys today are most often called Georges, and girls Victoria. In recent years, there has been a noticeable tendency in Bulgaria to give girls double names. Today, Anna-Maria, Marie-Magdalena, Marie-Antoinette are growing up in the country. So far, the trend of double names has not spread to boys.

Source of statistics:
//www.omda.bg/engl/narod/BULG_IME_en.htm

The ancient slogan "Know thyself" can also be attributed to a personal name. Our ancestors considered the name to be an important energy factor in the fate of a person who is able to control the fate of its owner. The choice of a name in ancient times was attributed to a ritual act capable of endowing a person with an additional source of strength. After all, almost every name has its own history, meaning and properties.

For example, in Bulgaria even now they take personal and family names very seriously. So, in Sofia, at the State Academy of Sciences, there is a unit that studies Bulgarian names. In this institution, everyone has the opportunity to receive a certificate, which will contain historical data about his name and surname.

A bit of history

Bulgarians have many unique names that reflect the rich cultural heritage of various peoples. The Thracians, Greeks, Romans, Slavs, Smolensk, Bulgars, Timochan and Strumyans living on the Bulgarian lands left their mark on the history of the country. They formed its oldest traditions and influenced the ethnic features of the state. Today, the concept of "primordially Bulgarian names" implies a mixture of traditional Bulgarian and Slavic names for people.

Proto-Bulgarian names

Unfortunately, most of the Bulgarian names have sunk into oblivion, as they were difficult to pronounce. In addition, mainly monarchs, princes, boyars and their descendants had the right to wear them. Their striking examples are the Bulgarian names that have survived to our time: Kotrag, Batbayan, Asen, Asparukh, Altsek, Vylch, Vokil and Sandok. Some of the names that are still popular today, such as Jordan, Piyo and Shoul, probably originally hide the Bulgar, Cuman or Pecan root. During the long Greek and Turkish protectorate, almost all ancient names disappeared from the folk tradition of this state. And only recently some of them have been literally restored. Another part of the Proto-Bulgarian names mixed with the Slavic ones, and now it is already quite difficult to determine their most probable origin.

Names of Slavic origin

The system that forms various names from one or more bases is characteristic of all Slavic tribes. For example, in the names Darin, Darko, Darinka, Daria, a common root word is used - "gift", which is actually the meaning for these names. And such Bulgarian male names of Slavic origin as Miroslav, Dobromir, Spasimir, Berislav, Berimir, Zhivoslav, Rodislav, have two bases. Their meaning is dedicated to protecting and achieving the desired goal. In general, the number of names in the Bulgarian language containing the words "good", "glory", "peace" is quite large.

The meaning of Bulgarian names with a common Slavic generatrix - Vladimir, Vladislav, Dragomir or their shortened forms Drago, Miro, Slavyan - also shows the desire to achieve peace and glory. Names that are defensive in nature are no less common. It is believed that the names Strazhimir, Tikhomir and Stanimir will save their bearers from the evil forces.

Christian names

The adoption of Christianity in the Bulgarian lands was reflected in the traditions and culture of the population. The Orthodox faith also brought new Bulgarian names. A vivid example of this is Prince Boris, who, having converted to Christianity, became Michael at baptism. The names that we call Christian generally correspond to three language systems - Hebrew, Greek and Latin.

The Jewish system is represented mainly by biblical characters from the Old Testament. These are such names as Mary, Joseph, Simeon, Abraham, David, Daniel and so on. The Greek system is represented by the names given in the holy calendar. For example: Anastasia, Catherine, Zoya, Mina, Peter, George, Nikolai, Alexander, Christo, Anastas, Gerasim. Thanks to the spread of Greek culture in Bulgaria, the names of such mythological characters as Galatea, Cassandra, Hercules, Dionysius also began to appear. Latin names in this country are no less popular. Quite often you can find options Victor, Victoria, Valentin, Valentina, Vera, Ignat.

Turkish influence

Despite centuries of slavery, Turkish personal names did not particularly take root among the Bulgarians, probably due to differences in religion. They are found mainly among the Pomaki population. Of these names, however, a small number have been found containing a Turkish root. But they are formed on Bulgarian soil from well-known Turkish words. These are: Demir, Demira, Demirka, Kurti, Sevda, Sultana, Sirma, Fatme, Aishe.

Political influence

During the times of national renaissance in Bulgaria, more and more names appear, reflecting political, literary and other influences. For example, at the end of Turkish slavery, the personal name Venelin appeared, which is actually the surname of the Russian writer, historian Yuri Venelin. A little later, after liberation, the names Alexander and Vladimir became more popular because of the Russian Emperor Alexander II and his son Vladimir. And after the October Revolution, such personal names as Lenin, Budion, and later Stalin and Stalinka appeared.

By semantics, old names that are becoming popular again with young parents can be divided into two groups. They do not always have clear boundaries, but are divided into protective ones and those that include the best wishes of parents to their child.

Male names

• Life and health: Zhivko, Zdravko.
• Well-being in the family: Bro, Baino, Vezenko, Tatun, Novko, Zabarin.
• Success in life: Parvan, Vidu, Velcho, Great, Sreten.
• Strength and courage: Warrior, Boyko, Strahil, Silyan, Piles.
• Positive characteristics: Veselin, Radi, Drago, Dobri, Sincere.
• Physical beauty: Mleden, Kudra, Huden.

Women's names

Popular Bulgarian female names, in addition to the wishes of physical beauty, in themselves mean good and pleasant things:

• Beauty: Vida, Mila, Lepa.
• Flowers: Needle, Nevena, Ruya, Temenuyka, Rose, Tsvetanka, Albena.
• Herbs and trees: Bill, Detlin, Rositsa.
• Trees and fruits: Elitsa, Kalina.
• Birds: Pauna, Slavia.
• Heavenly lights: Zvezda, Denitsa, Desislava, Zornitsa, Zorka, Zorina, Zorana, Zoritsa.

Despite the growing interest in ancient names, according to sociological research, in Bulgaria they still remain the most popular: Ivan, Ivanka, Georgi, Georgana, Ayordan, Ayordanka, Bogdan, Bogdana, Anastas, Anastasia, Maria, Marin, Margarita, Alexandra, Elena , Daria, Todor, Dimitar, Vasil, Kaloyan, Ivelin, Stefan.

In Bulgaria, there are many names that often carry a special meaning. By this, parents try to show the character traits of the child or give him some features. Often Bulgarian names are a kind of wish for a born person prosperity, success or health. Today we will try to consider not only their meanings, but also to understand which names are the most popular in this state, how they are formed and what Bulgarian traditions are observed when naming children.

Origin of Bulgarian names

The most common and popular Bulgarian names are of Slavic origin. They firmly entered into use after the adoption of Christianity as the main faith. Greek, Latin and Old Hebrew gained considerable popularity. Turkish rule in Bulgaria, oddly enough, had little effect on the diversity of names, since states rarely called their children in Muslim. For a long time, parents named their sons in honor of the Slavic princes Alexander and Vladimir.

Since the middle of the 20th century, names of Western European and American origin have gained popularity. Bulgarian names (female and male) during this period were enriched with new forms due to popular movie heroes, singers and actors.

Be that as it may, Bulgarian men and women are called in a special way, even if the names are formed from words often used in other countries. Agree, it is rare in any country in Europe, America or Asia that you can hear a girl called Miliana or Luchezara, and men Tsvetan or Yasen.

Traditions: how in Bulgaria they give a name

Bulgarian names, especially male ones, have been preserved unchanged due to the naming of descendants in honor of their grandfathers or great-grandfathers. There was no special system, which consists in the sequence of inheritance. An older child could be named like a grandmother or grandfather, regardless of what gender the baby was. Bulgarian names are unique in this regard: boys and girls are often called the same. An example of this is the male name Zhivko and the female Zhivka, Spaska and Spas, Kalin and Kalina.

In addition, the Bulgarian names of girls and boys are chosen in accordance with the church calendar. In this case, the children are named after the saints on whose day they were born. Also in Bulgaria they still believe in the power of the word as such, so often the names for young Bulgarians are the names of plants or the properties of a human character.

Female names in Bulgaria and their meaning

So, we have already learned in general terms what Bulgarian names are. Feminine and masculine, as mentioned above, are often consonant or have the same meaning. But there are those whose sound is unique not only for a particular country, but for the whole world. These include such names as Gisela ("beauty"), Smaragda ("jewel"), Salvina (healthy), Babylia ("God's gate") and so on.

Many female names in Bulgaria are given to girls as a talisman. For example, Blessed, according to the Bulgarians, should give the girl happiness, and Iskra - sincerity. A radiant girl is called if they want to give her strength, Demira - when a girl needs strength of mind. Several names for little Bulgarians originate in myths and legends. So, Veda means "mermaid" or "forest fairy", Xantha - "golden-haired", Luchesara - "heavenly star".

Male Bulgarian names

The meaning of Bulgarian is as diverse as that of girls. There is a whole list. At the same time, some of the names are able to endow the boy with certain qualities: Blagomir ("bringing good to the world"), Boyan ("strong-spirited fighter"), Branimir ("protecting the world"), Nikolaa ("victorious peoples"), Peter or Penko (" strong as a stone, rock").

Bulgarian names (male) are often associated with the character of a person or the main one in the family. For example, Georgie and Dimitar are the two most popular names for peasants working on the land. They translate as "farmer". The name Philip ("loving horses") was more often given to children in families of grooms, riders or horse breeders.

Love for children, the desire to endow them with beauty in appearance and character was also reflected in male names in Bulgaria. For example, Luben (love), Lyudmil (dear to people) and Tsvetan (flower) are still often found in this country. Also in Bulgaria, they believe that luck and respect in the future will be with those who were named Slavya Zvezdelin ("starry") or Yan ("worshiping God").

Popular boy and girl names in Bulgaria

Over the past decades, Bulgarian girls have become Ilia, Rositsa, Rada (Radka) and Mariyka. They are called about 20% of all newborn girls. Slightly less popular are Stoyanka, Vasilka, Stefka and Yordanka. Bulgarian names for boys, which have gained popularity in recent years, do not sound very exotic. Most often, boys are called Petr, Rumen, Todor and Ivan. Slightly less popular are Nikola, Atanas, Marin and Angel.

"Tiny" names

In addition to the official ones, in Bulgaria it is customary to use the so-called "tiny" names, which are an abbreviated version of the name given at birth. In relation to women, this tradition is rarely used, but male names are often abbreviated beyond recognition. An example of this is George: in Bulgaria, men with this name are often called Gosho, Gezha, Gogo or Zhoro. But Todor can be pronounced as Tosho, Totio or Toshko. In rare cases, a “tiny” name can become independent and official, after which it can be written into documents.

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Bulgarian surnames

Bulgarian surnames

Bulgarian surnames are very similar in spelling to Russians, but do not always coincide with them in pronunciation and origin. Bulgarian surnames can be divided by origin into three parts:

Surnames that were formed from names, they are the same in spelling with Russian surnames (Ivanov, Petrov, Pavlov, Andreev, Nikolaev, Davidov, Bogdanov, Bogomilov, Borisov, Romanov, Georgiev, Gerasimov, Tikhonov, Efremov, etc.)

Surnames formed from Orthodox Bulgarian names and other concepts related to religion (Christianity)

Surnames formed from other words and concepts (professions, localities, etc.)

Bulgarian surnames

Alekov

Ananev

Angels

Andonov

Andreev

apostles

Argyrov

Atanasov

Beads

Blagoev

Bogoev

Bogomilov

Bozhanov

Bozhilov

Bozhinov

Bozhkov

Boychev

Bonchev

Boyanov

Vanev

Vasev

Vasilov

Velikov

Velkov

Velchev

Venev

Veselinov

Vladov

Vlaikov

Vlasev

Warriors

Gavrailov

Ganev

Ganchev

Georgiev

Georgov

Gerginov

Getsov

Ginchev

Goranov

Masters

Grigoriev

Grigorov

Davidov

Damyanov

Danailov

Dankov

Danchev

Dimitrov

Dimov

Dinov

Dobrev

Dobrilov

Dobrinov

Donev

Donchev

Draganov

Elev

Emilev

Emilov

Enev

Enkov

Enchev

Zhelev

Zhivkov

Zapryanov

Zarev

Zahariev

Zdravkov

Zlatanov

Zlatev

Zlatkov

Ivaylov

Ivanov

Jordans

Ipolitov

Isusev

Yovkov

Yovchev

Jordan

Jordanov

Kaloyanov

Kamenov

Kinchev

Kirilov

Kirkorov

Kirov

Kirchev

Kolev

Kostov

Kristev

Lazarov

Lazov

Lachev

Liliev

Lilov

Lapatonov

Lyubenov

Lyudmilov

Manov

Marev

Marinov

Markov

Methodiev

Milanov

Milev

Milenov

Minkov

Minchev

Worlds

Mitkov

Mladenov

Momchev

Momchilov

Monchev

Nasev

Nachev

Nikolov

fire

Ognyanov

Panayotov

Panchev

Penchev

Petarov

Petev

Petkov

Plamenov

Radev

Radkov

Radov

Radoev

Radoslavov

Raichev

Rosenov

Rumenov

Rusev

Simeonov

Slavov

Slavchev

Spasov

Sretenov

Stanev

Stanchev

Stefanov

Stoychev

Stoyanov

Tanasov

Tanev

Tanchev

Todorov

Tomov

Tomchev

Tonev

Traikov

Filev

Filipov

Filov

Christev

Christov

Tsanev

Tsankov

Tsvetkov

Tsenev

Tsonev

Chavdarov

Chernev

Yavorov

Yankov

Yanchev

Yasenov

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Bulgarian surnames

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