Men's name day October 16
DenisDerived from ancient Greek. Name meaning: "dedicated to Dionysus, the god of fun in Greek mythology." Venerable Dionysius the hieromonk, recluse of Pechersk and hieromartyr Dionysius the Areopagite, Bishop of Athens.ElepheriusGreek name. Means "free". Martyr Eleutherius Deacon. IvanDerived from Jewish. From Hebrew it means: “God’s grace (mercy).” Saint John the Chozebite, Bishop of Caesarea in Palestine. HesychiusDerived from ancient Greek. Meaning: “quiet, calm.” Blessed Hesychius of Melitino.PaulDerived from the Latin word “Paulus”, which translated means: “small, little one”. Martyr Paul. Peter “Rock, stone” - meaning from ancient Greek. Martyr Peter.Rustic name comes from Latin. It means "village". Martyr Rusticus presbyter. Theagenes of Ancient Greek origin. Means "God-Born". Martyr Theagenes.What names are suitable?
Women's name days in October are celebrated by girls born under the signs of Libra and Scorpio. The most popular girl names in October:
- Ariadne;
- Euphrosyne;
- Irina;
- Sofia;
- Tatiana;
- Maria;
- Praskovya;
- Raisa;
- Ulyana;
- Juliana;
- Alexandra;
- Apollinaria;
- Faith;
- Justina;
- Veronica;
- Pelagia;
- Taisiya;
- Zinaida;
- Dominica and others.
All people are different, and giving your daughter a name according to the Saints does not guarantee that the person will have the character described above. The name of a Saint in itself does not provide a person with the development of a certain amount of qualities.
Birthdays on October 20: who has Angel Day today and what to name the child
Today, according to the church calendar, 7 men's and 1 women's name days are celebrated.
On October 20, Christians honor the memory of the great saints and martyrs, and their namesakes celebrate their name days.
On this day, the church Orthodox calendar remembers 7 male and 1 female names. From this list you can choose a name for your newborn baby. If you name a child after a saint, he will have his own guardian angel. Also today you can congratulate people who celebrate their name days.
Men's name day October 20
Leontios: form of the ancient Greek name Leontios, comes from the Greek leonteios - “lion-like”.
Demian: form of the ancient Greek name Damianos, from the word damaso - “to tame”, “to subjugate”.
Sergei: from the Roman family name Sergius - “noble”, “high”.
Joseph: form of the Hebrew name Yosef, translated as “Yahweh will reward.”
Mark: form of the Greek name Markos, from the Latin marcus, “hammer,” or from the French marquis, “marquis.”
Julian: comes from the Latin “of the family of the Julians,” “July.”
Nicholas: form of the ancient Greek name Nikolaos, meaning “conqueror of nations.”
Women's name day October 20
Pelagia: comes from the ancient Greek name Pelagia, meaning “sea”.
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Do you know that.
October 20 (November 2) is the day of remembrance of the Holy Great Martyr Artemios of Antioch. According to legend, Antioch lived in Egypt in the 4th century. He was first a military leader and then a governor of Egypt.
Artemius of Antioch opposed Emperor Julian the Apostate, who was pursuing a policy of restoring paganism. He was captured and brutally tortured, after which he was beheaded. This happened in 362.
The body of the saint was transported to Constantinople and buried at the Church of John the Baptist. A particle of the saint’s relics is in the Kiev Pechersk Lavra. See also the names of October 21 according to the church calendar (saints)
Name day on October 20: for men, women, boys and girls according to the Orthodox calendar
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Who are they congratulating on their name day on October 20?
According to the Orthodox canon, on October 20, the name day is celebrated by everyone who received the name Sergei at baptism, in honor of the holy martyr, whose memory Christians honor on this day.
Therefore, October 20th is the day of the angel of all boys and men who bear the name. But these are not all the birthday people of the day. These include people born today and named: Demyan, Leonty, Mark, Osip, Julius.
Name days are also celebrated today by the owners of such female names as: Alina and Pelageya. All of them can ask for intercession and help from Sergei the Roman, a martyr revered by the church on this day.
The story of the martyrs Sergei and Bacchus
Sergei the Roman was of noble origin, possessed one of the highest ranks in the imperial army. He was distinguished by his valor and had enormous success in his field.
But when the ruler heard that Sergei and his brother-in-arms Bacchus were Christians, he first decided to test them by forcing them to sacrifice to the pagan gods.
The Syrian, who hated the followers of Christianity, owed his position to Sergei, and therefore tried to persuade him to leave this teaching. But all attempts were in vain, then the enraged ruler ordered Sergei’s head to be cut off.
Do you want to find the best name for boys or girls, or find out who you were named after and when should you celebrate your name day? Refer to the 2021 church calendar and Saints. The first presents male and female names for each day, and in the Saints you can find their interpretation.
October 20 / November 2
Alexander - protector of people, courageous, helping (Greek), Artemy (Artem) - healthy, unharmed, dedicated to Artemis (goddess of the Moon) (Greek), German - native, half-blooded, half-uterine (Latin), Zosima (Zosim, Izosim ) - alive, living, strong in life, vital, able to live (Greek), John (Ivan) - God had mercy, the grace of God, God favors (Heb.), Leonidas - like a lion (Greek), Miail - equal to God, himself as God (Heb.), Nicholas - the conquering people (Greek), Paul - small, small (Latin), Peter - rock, block of stone, stone, cliff (Greek).
Learn about the meaning and characteristics of names
Most parents, when choosing a name for their daughter, are guided, among other reasons, by its meaning. Let's consider the origin and meaning of today's popular female names.
Many fathers and mothers, when choosing a name for their son, pay attention to what it means and how it is translated from other languages. Let's consider the meaning of the currently most popular male names.
The influence of a name on a person’s destiny
The influence of a name on a person’s character and destiny has been studied for a long time. The name largely determines the successes and failures of its bearer; it is an integral part of a person, his “calling card” in society. There are many different theories describing the relationship between a person’s name and his future life. How does a name influence fate?
Beautiful names for boys
There are many more male names than female names, and many of them are very interesting and beautiful in their own way. First of all, you should remember that the name you give your son will accompany him for the rest of his life. What should you be guided by when choosing a beautiful name for a boy? Let's look at some recommendations for choosing.
Beautiful names for girls
Choosing a suitable and beautiful name for a girl can be very difficult. It is important that the name not only suits its owner, but also that she likes it and does not become a source of life problems. A woman's name should be easy to pronounce. There must be some kind of mystery, a secret. Let's talk in more detail about the most important selection criteria.
Name and health
A person’s name affects all aspects of his life, including his health. An unsuccessfully chosen name may well provoke the development of any disease.
Name and character
A name has a huge impact on a person's character. It can soften or strengthen existing inclinations and traits, and even influences a person’s position in society.
Character traits
October women are very responsible individuals, however, this can be said about work, but not about their personal life. They are witty and active, it is very difficult to part with finances, for them this is a sore subject.
They listen to everything that others say, strive to understand and analyze what they heard, even if they were eyewitnesses of a particular situation. Women born in October always and in everything want to be the first, even in family life they take the reins into their own hands. No matter how much a girl loves, she will never forgive cheating or attempts at flirting. In case of jealousy, she will not figure out who is right and who is wrong, she will immediately cut off all the ropes.
They are afraid of criticism, but at the same time they strive to have a strong person nearby who can always provide support, advice and guidance. Many of the women born in mid-autumn have psychic gifts and supernatural abilities. Since childhood, they are optimistic and lucky, but they easily change their smile to uncontrollable anger. In a fit of anger and aggression, they often offend their family and friends without realizing it. These people are fickle and it is very difficult to get along with them.
Is it necessary to give a child a church name if the parents are believers?
The confessors explain that this is an optional condition of the Church, but if parents want to give their child one of the Orthodox names, they can choose the one that suits them according to the church calendar. They are available both in printed and electronic form on Orthodox websites.
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Astrologers say that people born in the tenth month of the year have natural optimism, vigor and enormous vitality, the ability to find a common language with people and inner attractiveness.
A name is not the most important thing that parents can give a child, but it is already a lot. In addition to the Orthodox, there are a number of no less original, stunning and majestic names, so do not be upset if the one you like is not on the Orthodox calendar.
What male and female names celebrate Angel Day on October 20, 2020 according to the church calendar
The tradition of celebrating Angel Day has been known since the baptism of Rus'. The church calendar will help you find out who can be congratulated on their name day on a given day. On October 20, 2021, Angel Day is celebrated by the owners of 6 male and 1 female names.
Pelageya accepts congratulations on Angel Day October 20, 2020
The owner of the name has a groovy and slightly capricious character. She constantly demands that each person finishes everything. Pelageya is a lover of getting to the bottom of details; she likes to criticize someone, although she cannot stand negative statements directed at her. This is a very attractive girl with whom it will be interesting to chat on various topics.
Name day today: what names celebrate Angel Day on October 27, 2020
According to the Orthodox church calendar, seven name days are celebrated on October 27, 2020. Among them are Ignat, Kuzma, Maximilian, Mikhail, Nazar, Peter, and also Praskovya. Each of these names has its own special meaning.
The owners of which names celebrate Angel Day on October 27, 2020. The owners of six male and one female names celebrate their Angel Day on October 27, 2021. Often people turn to the list of name days to choose a special name for a baby born on that day. Many believe that in this way the child will always be protected by higher powers.
What names celebrate Angel Day on October 27, 2020
Ignatius comes from the Roman family name Egnatius, which in turn arose from the Latin ignis, meaning “fire.” This name was often given to a child to protect him from everything bad. Holders of the name Ignatus are under the patronage of St. Ignatius of Constantinople, Patriarch.
The name Kuzma comes from the Greek name Kosmas, that is, “blacksmith”. The patron saint of those with an interesting name can be called the Venerable Cosmas of Maium. Among other things, he is the creator of canons for the glory of the Lord. Such an unusual name as Kuzma can be called sonorous and mobile. However, it lacks firmness to some extent. At the same time, in many ways, people named Kuzma are saved by their special sense of humor.
Michael comes from the Hebrew name Michael - “equal, like the Lord,” or “asked of the Lord.” This name can be classified as common. Moreover, almost every country has its own version of pronunciation.
Character of birthday people October 27, 2021
The name Nazar arose from the Late Latin name Nazarius - “Nazarene”, “one born in Nazareth”. There is another important meaning, translated from Hebrew - “devoted oneself to God.” Bearers of the name are patronized by the Holy Martyr Nazarius. He was a witness of the faith of Christ, and also performed a feat in the name of Jesus. He told people about the Christian faith, for which he was brutally killed by the pagans. By nature, Nazars are quite calm, efficient, and good at studying.
The name Peter arose from the ancient Greek name Petros, which means “stone”, “solid”, etc. There are many Western analogues of this name. At an early age, Petya is distinguished by his insatiable curiosity - he is interested in literally everything in the world. In addition, owners of this name are often endowed with musical talent.
Praskovya originated from the ancient Greek name Paraskeva - “waiting”, “preparation”. The patron saint is the Venerable Martyr Paraskeva of Rome. By nature, Praskovya is a very affectionate and gentle girl. She can be overly vulnerable and touchy, but she is inclined to forgive because of her selflessness and kindness.
