Belarus — Name Day Description

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Belarus
Date
December 25
Names
Natalya, Kristina, Roman
Description

December 25 is celebrated as Christmas Day in the Catholic tradition, observed by many in Belarus alongside the Orthodox celebration in January.

  • Natalya – From the Latin Natalia, meaning birth or birthday of the Lord. It refers to the Nativity of Christ and is a traditional name given around Christmas.
  • Kristina – The Slavic form of Christina, derived from the Latin Christianus, meaning follower of Christ.
  • Roman – From the Latin Romanus, meaning citizen of Rome. It became a popular Christian name across Eastern Europe through saints and martyrs of the early Church.