November 1 is celebrated as the Anniversary of the Revolution (1954), marking the start of the Algerian War of Independence. The date carries strong patriotic significance and is associated with names tied to faith and national struggle.
- Mohamed – The most common name in Algeria, derived from Arabic, meaning praised or commendable. It is directly linked to the Prophet Muhammad.
- Mustapha – An Arabic name meaning the chosen one, another title of the Prophet Muhammad, widely used in Algerian tradition.
- Krim – Most closely associated with Krim Belkacem (1922–1970), a key leader of the Algerian Revolution and negotiator of the Evian Accords.
- Zohra – An Arabic female name meaning flower or blossom. It symbolizes beauty and is also tied to several women active in Algeria’s independence movement.
