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Name days in August


Country: Sweden
Month: August


Name Days: Tradition, Meaning, and Celebration

Name days in Sweden are celebrated by many Swedes as a cultural tradition. Each day of the year is associated with specific names, often rooted in the Christian calendar or historical Swedish naming customs. Name days are marked on calendars, and people with the name assigned to a particular day may receive greetings, small gifts, or flowers from friends and family. Unlike birthdays, name days are typically less formal and more understated. Some workplaces and schools might acknowledge them with a simple congratulation. In general, name days are celebrated in many European countries, often as part of religious or cultural traditions. The practices vary widely, from large feasts in some cultures to modest recognition in others. While name days are less significant in modern times, they remain a cherished way to honor heritage and personal connections.


Name Days: Complete List of Names and Dates

Country Month Day Name days 
Sweden Sweden August 1 Per 
Sweden Sweden August 2 Kajsa, Karin 
Sweden Sweden August 3 Tage 
Sweden Sweden August 4 Arne, Arnold 
Sweden Sweden August 5 Alrik, Ulrik 
Sweden Sweden August 6 Alfons, Inez 
Sweden Sweden August 7 Denise, Dennis 
Sweden Sweden August 8 Silvia, Sylvia 
Sweden Sweden August 9 Roland 
Sweden Sweden August 10 Lars 
Sweden Sweden August 11 Susanna 
Sweden Sweden August 12 Klara 
Sweden Sweden August 13 Kaj 
Sweden Sweden August 14 Uno 
Sweden Sweden August 15 Estelle, Stella 
Sweden Sweden August 16 Brynolf 
Sweden Sweden August 17 Valter, Verner 
Sweden Sweden August 18 Ellen, Lena 
Sweden Sweden August 19 Magnus, Måns 
Sweden Sweden August 20 Bernhard, Bernt 
Sweden Sweden August 21 Jon, Jonna 
Sweden Sweden August 22 Henrietta, Henrika 
Sweden Sweden August 23 Signe, Signhild 
Sweden Sweden August 24 Bartolomeus 
Sweden Sweden August 25 Louise, Lovisa 
Sweden Sweden August 26 Östen 
Sweden Sweden August 27 Raoul, Rolf 
Sweden Sweden August 28 Gurli, Leila 
Sweden Sweden August 29 Hampus, Hans 
Sweden Sweden August 30 Albert, Albertina 
Sweden Sweden August 31 Arvid, Vidar 






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