What is a typical Bulgarian name?

Since the beginning of the 21st century, more and more names chosen are often those popular around the world – Aleksandar, Martin, Viktor, Nikolay, Viktoria, Maria, Nikol, Sofia. By 2015, the name Georgi led the ranking of the most popular names for new-born boys in Bulgaria.

What is the most common Bulgarian name?

In general, among the population of Bulgaria the most common female name is Maria, and the most popular male name is Georgi. The most popular surnames for 2020 are Ivanov/Ivanova, Georgiev/Georgieva and Dimitrov/Dimitrova.

What are some Bulgarian girl names?

Bulgarian Baby Names for Girl List

Name Meaning Gender
Blaguna Feminine form of Blagun, meaning sweet, pleasant of blessed. Girl
Borislava Feminine form of Borislav, meaning famous battle. Girl
Boyana Bulgarian form of Bojana, meaning battle. Girl
Boyka Feminine form of Boyko, meaning battle. Girl

Is Petrova a Bulgarian name?

Petrov or Petroff (Russian: Петров; pronounced [p] or [pʲɪˈtrof]; masculine) or Petrova (Russian: Петрова; pronounced [pʲɪˈtrovə]; feminine), is one of the most common surnames in Russia and Bulgaria.

What is the most common male name in Bulgaria?

Georgi is the most common male name, followed by Ivan, Dimitar, Nikolay and Peter.

How do Bulgarian names work?

Usage. Typically, a Bulgarian person inherits the last name of his father’s family (family name), as well as a patronymic based on his father’s given name, with a gender-agreeing suffix usually added. For example, Stoyan Georgiev Draganov would be the son of Georgi Petkov Draganov.

What is Petrov in English?

In Russian Baby Names the meaning of the name Petrov is: A rock. Form of Peter.

What does Sidorov mean?

gift of Isis
Sidorov (Russian: Сидоров, masculine) or Sidorova (Russian: Сидорова, feminine) is a common Russian last name derived from the male given name Sidor (Russian: Си́дор, from Isidore (Иси́дор) — gift of Isis) and literally means Sidor’s.