Female Orthodox names, or how to name a daughter

The name is given to us from birth and for life. Needless to say that his choice should be approached with full seriousness. It's not for nothing that they say about a yacht, the sailing of which depends on its name.

In Soviet and post-Soviet times children were called either the most exotic names then, for example, Diana, or the most common, such as Elena, Irina, Svetlana. Now most of the parents consult a church minister before choosing a name for their child or, at worst, read special literature.

In old times

Earlier, women's Orthodox names and names for boys were chosen in honor of the beloved saint in the family. And no matter what day the baby was born. Traditionally, the priest looked in the church calendar, which of the saints the church celebrates on the birthday of the baby. In his honor, the child was called. Thus, after the sacrament of baptism, a small man received not only a name, but also his patron.

But it also happens that women's Orthodox names are not on the right day. Then the name was chosen from the next or even nearby days, up to the 8th. But everything depended on the kindness of the priest. Such names as Tranquillin, Akakiy or Bidzin, found in old books, say that the kindness of the priests was not always manifested.

Female Orthodox names, like any other, have their own meanings, which should be an important factor in choosing a name for the child. For example, you called the girl Polina, and the meaning of the name literally - "wrecking wave." Prepare for the fact that the girl will be very active, domineering, going to her goal, no matter what.

An excellent source, never losing relevance and offering Orthodox women's names, can be considered Orthodox Christmas trees. People who have names in honor of the saints or great martyrs who patronize this day, acquire a guardian angel for the rest of their lives. So, make the right choice!

How are women's Orthodox names chosen

By Christian custom, every day is a day of remembrance of one or more saints. And in order to correctly choose Orthodox women's names according to the church calendar, there are several rules.

Birthday. According to the calendar, the name of the saint is offered, which will become the name of the baby. It will protect the girl all her life.

The eighth day. 8-ka is considered a symbol of eternity and a holy number in the Christian faith. Earlier, they baptized newborns on that day. And the names of the eighth day are considered the most successful and bring an easy and bright life.

On the fortieth day after birth, the baby is carried to the temple to perform the sacrament of Baptism.

Name days are the day of the celebration of the name of the Angel, to whom the newborn was named. In former times the name-day celebrations were celebrated with great glamor, went to church and put a candle to their patron.

Choose names correctly, they will patronize your child all his life and protect him from all life's misfortunes!