Slavic peoples have long been a tradition of giving their babies names that were glorified church Christians.At the moment, huge numbers of people are arguing that some historical figures were canonized unfairly or in error.However, even despite this fact, it should be said that most of the characters listed in the church calendar, entitled "Church Calendar" really has made an enormous contribution to the development of Christianity.
choose the right
Until now, many people choose the name of his daughter, looking "Menologion", which offers a choice of names of girls by month and date of birth.Males, famous for their virtues, are also present in the "calendar".In any case, regardless of the sex of the child, you must choose a name with a shift for eight days in advance of the date of birth of the baby.This tradition of laid back in the heyday of Christianity.At that time it was decided to baptize the baby on the eighth day after his birth.It was then, and chose the name.This figure - 8 - symbolizes the kingdom of heaven, joined each previous baptism.
Matrona, nuns, martyrs
The "calendar" one line located the names of boys and girls names.Monthly original separation occurs.Then there is a breakdown on days.In the "calendars" beside the name of a holy person, and also indicates his / her occupation.For example, January 1 Orthodox Church celebrates the name day Roman Aglaidy, matron.As a rule, preference is given to options, the most common in the "calendar".
origins
This church calendar Russian girls names for months are close to their ancient Byzantine "colleagues."The reason for this lies in the origins of Christianity.As we know, the Byzantine Empire became the birthplace of the most widespread religion of our time.Therefore, even unusual-sounding moniker may have true Christian origins.
Habitual analogues
most common names for girls this month Mary, John, Martha.Svyaschennomuchenitsy, matrons, blessed, and many other righteous women are celebrated church every day.Many canonical names have long been forgotten.Some of them are irretrievably lost, the other - modified with a modern twist.For example, John.At present, this name is not used.He was replaced by a more conventional and familiar to all analogue - Jeanne.The same can be said about the other Christian names of the girls.By months and days are not used Photina, Nick, Martha, and so on. D. They successfully replaced Svetlana, Veronica and Marta.
believed that received the baptismal name of a holy person, a child gets in her face her Guardian Angel.It transmits the kid, and then, and adult, will of God.Therefore, the day before the baptism was celebrated more exuberantly than birthday and named the Day of the Angel.
Holy Virgin Mary and Savior Jesus Christ
Every year the "Church Calendar", which includes the names of the boys and girls names for months and days, slightly changed.In particular, the list includes the new identity and, consequently, new Angels for babies.It is noteworthy that in honor of Jesus Christ in the "calendars" there is no record.Reverence experienced before the Son of God and Savior, does not allow mere mortals such narekat name.Similarly, with the Blessed Mother of Jesus - the Virgin Mary.The girls are called this name in honor of the very different personalities of the saints.Chanting Mary held in the church about 40 times a year.That is why earlier this name was very common.
return to the past
Many traditions have sunk into oblivion.Some of them have found a second life.Now once again become popular narekat your child, based on the "Church Calendar".Today, the most common are the following names of the church girl by month and day:
- Maria.The service in honor of the holy women wearing that name, held about forty times a year.This sometimes falls so that one day may be celebrated name day some of the saints.For example, February 8 held office Lelyanovoy Mary and Mary Portnova.Both of them - the nun.
- Anastasia.This name has been, and remains popular.In the "calendars" fifteen times meets a saintly person, named Anastasia.Some of them are venerated church twice.For example, the Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov and Martyr.
- Christine.The original form of the modern name was the name of Christina.Name day Saints women celebrated several times a year: February 19, March 26, the last day of May, June 13, 6 and 18 August.At the same time every single day revered individuals.
The July Olga and February Yefrosinya
Let's see to what month in which a given female name.
| Month | Name |
| Winter | |
| January | Eugene, Anastasia, Ulyana, Tatiana, Nina, Theodore, Aglaia,Blast furnace and other |
| February | Christina, Maria, Zoe, Inna, Ann, Yefrosinya, Agatha, Anastasia, and so on. d. |
| Spring | |
| March | Cristina, Marina, Theodore, Cyrus, Antonina, Evdokia, Ulyana, Galina, Regina, Nick, and so. d. |
| April | Tamara, Claudia, Feodosia, Praskovya, Daria, LydiaAlla, Sofia, Svetlana, Anastasia, Nick, Larissa, Martha, and other |
| May | Zoya Valentina, Pelagia, Alexander, Euphrosyne, Mary Glikeriya, Claudia, Susanna, Christina,Faina, Glafira, Irina, Taisiya, Evdokia, Tamara, Julia |
| Summer | |
| June | Uliana, Elena (Alain), Anna Christina, Thekla, Claudia, Yefrosinya,Martha, Antonina, Calero Sofia, Theodosia, Nelly, Mary Akulina, Theodore, Valeria, Cyrus |
| July | Inna, Valentine, Ulyana, Jeanne, Alevtina, Julianna, Anna, Olga, Marina,Euphemia, Sarah, Agrippina, Julia, Evdokia, Martha, Rima, Margarita, Angelina, Elena |
| August | Seraphim, the Olympics, Anita, Valentine, Concordia, Magdalene, Christina, Praskovya, Anna, the Olympics,Milena, Svetlana, Maria Susanna Nonna |
| Autumn | |
| September | Rufina Love Vassa, Lyudmila, Anna, Natalia, Vasilisa, Faith, Hope, Theodore, Martha, blast furnace, Raisa |
| October | Veronica Yefrosinya, Taisiya, Praskovya, Anna, Marianne, Zinaida, Evlampiya Thekla, Virineya Ustinov, Pelagia, Ustinov, Irina, Ariadne, Sophia |
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November | Elena, Anna, Alena, Claudia, Theodore, Juliana, Mary, Nellie, Capitolina, Glyceria, Praskovya, Nenfla |
| Winter | |
| December | AngelinaAnfisa, Barbara, Anna, August, Olga, Marina Juliana, Zoe, Tsepiliya, Catherine, August |
«Onomastics" to help
for many when choosing a decisive influence the value of names of girls.By month and day, you can choose an option you like, choosing his angel baby.But one thing - the sound of the name, and quite another - which it bears a meaning.In this case, it would be a great help onomastics.This science deciphers and reveals all the secrets of the original value of not only the names but also the surnames and nicknames of people.Will my daughter scientist, highly qualified specialist or a creative warehouse - they are also directly dependent on the selected name.Drinking relatives, family, friends, nature and animal traits, mentality and activity may suggest onomastics, having analyzed all the relevant data.
Not only the Orthodox Church is' Church Calendar ".Many other religions are also based on similar calendars.Hindus this book is a "Hindu Dharma".Muslim girls' names for months can be learned from the Qur'an or historical manuscripts relating to the life of the Prophet Muhammad.
