Name days in May in Poland

This page displays a complete list of name days for a specific country and month, organized by date. Each name listed is associated with a particular day in the traditional name day calendar. Click on any name to explore its meaning, history, and related names.

Polish Name Day Celebrations in May

The Polish calendar for May features a rich variety of traditional name days celebrated throughout the month. Each day is marked by one or more specific names that are commemorated by individuals across the country. Jan appears with remarkable frequency, appearing on numerous days throughout the month. Other popular choices like Wiktor, Teodor, and Maria also recur frequently, reflecting deep-rooted cultural traditions. The list offers a unique insight into the naming customs prevalent within Polish society. By examining these dates, one can appreciate the historical and linguistic diversity contained within these designations. This comprehensive guide serves as an essential reference for anyone interested in exploring Polish name day traditions. Name days in May in Poland

Name Days: Tradition, Meaning, and Celebration

Name days are celebrated in Poland as a traditional occasion to honor individuals based on their given name, often linked to the feast day of saints in the Christian calendar. Each day of the year is associated with one or more names, and people celebrating their name day receive greetings and gifts, much like a birthday. While it isn't a public holiday, it is widely observed among friends, family, and coworkers. The celebration typically involves well-wishes, flowers, chocolates, and sometimes small gatherings or parties. Some people may even host open houses or provide treats to guests, similar to a birthday celebration. Name days have deep cultural roots in Poland, with many calendars listing the names associated with each day. For many, it holds as much significance as their actual birthday. The tradition is also common in other countries with strong Christian and Eastern European influences.

Name days in May in Poland: Complete List of Names and Dates

Here is a complete list of names and their corresponding dates for the selected period. Each name is associated with a specific day, following the traditional name day calendar. Browse the list to find names and their designated dates in chronological order.

Country	Month	Day	Name days
Poland	May	1	Aniela, Filip, Jakub, Jeremi, Jeremiasz, Józef, Lubomir
Poland	May	2	Afanazy, Anatol, Atanazy, Longin, Longina, Walenty, Walter, Witomir, Zygmunt
Poland	May	3	Aleksander, Antonina, Maria, Mariola, Świętosława
Poland	May	4	Florian, Grzegorz, January, Michał, Monika, Paulin, Strzeżywoj
Poland	May	5	Irena, Ita, Pius, Teodor, Waldemar, Zdzibor
Poland	May	6	Benedykta, Benita, Dytrych, Gościwit, Jan, Judyta, Jurand
Poland	May	7	Benedykt, Bogumir, Domicela, Flawia, Florian, Gizela, Gustawa, Ludmiła, Ludomiła, Sawa, Wincenta
Poland	May	8	Dezyderia, Ilza, Marek, Michał, Piotr, Stanisław
Poland	May	9	Beatus, Bożydar, Grzegorz, Job, Karolina, Mikołaj
Poland	May	10	Antonin, Częstomir, Izydor, Jan, Symeon, Wiktoryna
Poland	May	11	Adalbert, Benedykt, Filip, Franciszek, Iga, Ignacja, Ignacy, Lew, Lutogniew, Mamert, Mira, Żegota
Poland	May	12	Domicela, Domicjan, Dominik, Epifani, Flawia, Jan, Jazon, Joanna, Pankracy, Wszemił
Poland	May	13	Andrzej, Aron, Ciechosław, Gloria, Magdalena, Piotr, Robert, Roberta, Serwacy
Poland	May	14	Bonifacy, Bończa, Dobiesław, Jeremi, Jeremiasz, Wiktor, Wiktoriusz
Poland	May	15	Afanazy, Atanazy, Berta, Cecyliusz, Czcibora, Dionizja, Izydor, Jan, Nadzieja, Ruprecht, Strzeżysław, Zofia
Poland	May	16	Andrzej, Honorat, Jan Nepomucen, Jędrzej, Szymon, Trzebomysł, Ubald, Wieńczysław, Wiktorian
Poland	May	17	Bruno, Herakliusz, Paschalis, Sławomir, Torpet, Weronika, Wiktor, Wiktoriusz
Poland	May	18	Aleksander, Aleksandra, Alicja, Edwin, Eryk, Eryka, Feliks, Irina, Liboriusz, Myślibor, Wenancjusz
Poland	May	19	Augustyn, Celestyn, Iwo, Mikołaj, Piotr, Potencjana, Pękosław
Poland	May	20	Anastazy, Asteriusz, Bazyli, Bazylid, Bazylis, Bernardyn, Bernardyna, Bronimir, Iwo, Sawa, Teodor, Wiktoria
Poland	May	21	Donat, Donata, Jan, Kryspin, Przecława, Pudens, Tymoteusz, Walenty, Wiktor, Wiktoriusz
Poland	May	22	Emil, Helena, Jan, Julia, Krzesisława, Rita, Wiesław, Wiesława, Wisława
Poland	May	23	Budziwoj, Dezyderiusz, Dezydery, Emilia, Iwona, Jan, Leontyna, Michał, Symeon
Poland	May	24	Cieszysława, Estera, Jan, Joanna, Maria, Mokij, Wincenty, Zula, Zuzanna
Poland	May	25	Epifan, Grzegorz, Imisława, Maria Magdalena, Urban
Poland	May	26	Beda, Filip, Marianna, Paulina, Wilhelmina, Więcemił
Poland	May	27	Beda, Izydor, Jan, Juliusz, Lucjan, Magdalena, Radowit
Poland	May	28	Augustyn, German, Jaromir, Priam, Wiktor, Wiktoriusz, Wilhelm, Wrócimir
Poland	May	29	Bogusława, Maksymilian, Maria Magdalena, Teodor, Teodozja
Poland	May	30	Andonik, Feliks, Ferdynand, Joanna, Sulimir
Poland	May	31	Aniela, Bożysława, Ernesta, Ernestyna, Feliks, Petronela, Petronia, Petroniusz, Teodor

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