Names of girls by month: how to choose a name for the daughter

For a long time Slavic peoples have a tradition of giving their babies names that were worn by church-glorified Christians. At the moment, a huge number of people argue that some historical figures were ranked as undeserved or mistaken. However, even in spite of this fact, it is worthwhile to say that most of the characters included in the church calendar under the name "The Saints" really made a huge contribution to the development of Christianity.

We choose correctly

Till now many people choose a name to the daughter, looking through "Месяцеслов" in which are offered on a choice names of girls on months and dates of a birth. Representatives of the male, famous for their virtues, are also present in the "Svyattsy". In any case, regardless of the sex of the child, the name should be chosen with a shift of eight days in advance from the baby's date of birth. This tradition was laid down in the heyday of Christianity. At that time, it was customary to baptize a baby on the eighth day after his birth. It was then that they chose the name. This figure - 8 - symbolizes the Kingdom of Heaven, to which everyone joins, who passed the baptismal ceremony.

Matrons, nuns, martyrs

In the "Svyattsah" one line contains the names of the boys and the names of the girls. By months there is an initial separation. Then there is a breakdown by days. In the "Mesyatseslov", along with the name of the holy person, his / her activities are also indicated. For example, on January 1, the Orthodox Church celebrates the birthday of Aglaida Romana, the matrons. As a rule, preference is given to the variants most frequently encountered in the "Svyattsy".

Origins

In this church calendar, the Russian names of girls by months are located next to their ancient Byzantine "colleagues". The reason for this lies in the origins of the rise of Christianity. As you know, it was the Byzantine Empire that became the birthplace of the most mass religion of our time. Therefore, even an unusually sounding nickname can have truly Christian origins.

Familiar analogs

The most common names for girls by month are Mary, John, Martha. Priest martyrs, matrons, blessed, righteous and many other women are sung by the church every day. Many canonical names have long been forgotten. Some of them are irrevocably lost, others are modified to a modern day. For example, John. Currently this name is not used. He was replaced by a more familiar and familiar analog - Jeanne. The same can be said about other Christian names of girls. By months and days, Photina, Nika, Martha, etc. are no longer being used. Svetlana, Veronica and Marta have successfully replaced them.

It is believed that having received the name of a holy person at baptism, the child acquires in her face her Guardian Angel. It is he who passes the child, and then already to the adult person, the will of God. Therefore, the day of baptism was celebrated earlier more magnificently than the birthday and was called the Angel Day.

Holy Virgin Mary and Savior Jesus Christ

Every year, "Svyattsy", which includes the names of boys and the names of girls by months and days, slightly change. In particular, the list includes new personalities and, accordingly, new angels appear for newborns. It is noteworthy that in honor of Jesus Christ in the "Mesyatseslov" there is not a single record. The reverence experienced before the son of God and the Savior does not allow ordinary mortals to call such a name. Similarly, with the Most Pure Mother of Jesus - the Virgin Mary. Girls are called by this name in honor of completely different holy personalities. Chanting of Mary takes place in the church about 40 times a year. That's why this name was very common before.

Return to the past

Many traditions have sunk into oblivion. Some of them have found a second life. Now again it became popular to call my child, relying on the "Svyattsy." Today the most common are the following church names of girls by month and by day:

1. Maria. The Service in honor of the holy women bearing this name is conducted about forty times a year. At the same time sometimes it falls out that in one day the namesakes of several saints can be celebrated. For example, on February 8, the service of Maria Lelianova and Maria Portnova is held. Both of them are nuns.
2. Anastasia. The given name as it was, and remains popular. In the "Mesyatseslov" fifteen times a holy person, named Anastasia, meets. Some of them are revered by the church twice. For example, the Grand Duchess and passion-bearer Anastasia Romanova.
3. Christina. The original form of the modern name was the name of Christina. The names of holy women are celebrated several times a year: February 19, March 26, the last day of May, June 13, August 6 and August 18. In this case, each individual day is worshiped as a separate person.

July Olga and the February Efrosinia

Let's see to what month this or that woman's name belongs.

"Onomastics" to help

For many, the importance of girls' names has a decisive influence on the choice. By months and days, you can choose the option you like, choosing an Angel for your baby. But one thing - how the name sounds, and quite another - what is the meaning of it. In this case, onomastics will be a great help. This science deciphers all secrets and reveals the original meaning of not only surnames, but also patronymics, and the nicknames of people. Whether the daughter will be a scientist, a high-class specialist or a person of a creative warehouse - all this also directly depends on the chosen name. Attitude towards relatives, family, friends, nature and animals, character traits, mindset and direction of activity can prompt onomastics by analyzing all the necessary data.

Not only the Orthodox Church has "The Saints". Many other religions also rely on similar calendars. In Hindus, such a book is "Hindu Dharma." Muslim names of girls by months can be gleaned from the Koran or historical manuscripts relating to the life of the Prophet Muhammad.