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The birth of a child always brings joy. What could be better than looking at a little miracle that is an extension of its parents. This baby bears the traits of both mom and dad. But besides all this, there are certain character traits and a set of qualities that are unique to him. Over the course of a lifetime, they may change, disappear, or become more firmly entrenched in his personality. Everything will depend on what circumstances and life situations come his way. But parents can make a few initial adjustments and introduce some traits into the newborn’s character. This can be done using the name. Choose the required name for a girl or boy based on the name day in April church calendar You can do it yourself or with the help of a clergyman. To choose the right name, it is worth knowing what qualities children will have in certain months of their birth.
Basically the church calendar includes men's name days in April, as well as other months. The custom of naming a child in honor of saints appeared after the adoption of Christianity and the baptism of the people. Our ancestors were confident that the saint whose name the baby bears would protect him throughout his life. Also, the child will take over from him all his positive qualities.
This also protects the child and drives away evil spirits from him. If a child is named after a saint, then the day on which it is remembered in the church calendar is called the boys’ name day in April.
Name days of male names according to the church calendar in April mainly consist of church or Old Slavonic names. It happens that parents give their baby a modern name that is not on the list. In this case, you should contact a priest and he will help you find something that is in tune with him.
List of male names for April:
- 01 – Ivan, Dmitry, Innokenty;
- 02 - Victor, Vasily, Vissarion, Ivan, German, Maxim, Miron, Sergey, Nikita, Sevastyan;
- 03 – Yakov, Vladimir, Kirill;
- 04 - Vasily, Isaac;
- 05 - Alexey, Vasily, Ilya, Georgy, Makar, Sergey;
- 06 – Zakhar, Vladimir, Martin, Stepan, Peter, Yakov;
- 07 – Tikhon;
- 08 - Abraham, Vasily, Stepan, Gabriel;
- 09 – Ephraim, Alexander, Ivan, Pavel, Makar;
- 10 – Ivan, Vasily, Hilarion, Nikolai, Ilya, Stepan;
- 11 – Isaac, Ivan, Cyril, Mark, Cornelius, Philip, Michael;
- 12 – Ivan, Zakhar;
- 13 - Ivan, Benjamin, Innocent, Joseph;
- 14 – Ivan, Efim, Makar, Sergey;
- 15 – Gregory, George, Efim;
- 16 – Nikita;
- 17 – George, Adrian, Ivan, Veniamin, Joseph, Nikolai, Nikita, Fedor;
- 18 – Georgy, Alexey, Mark, Platon, Nikolay, Semyon;
- 19 – Ivan, Gregory, Pavel, Sevastyan, Peter, Yakov;
- 20 - Arkady, Daniel, George, Peter;
- 21 - Ivan, Sergey;
- 22 – Gabriel, Vadim;
- 23 – Grigory, Alexander, Dmitry, Terenty, Maxim, Fedor, Yakov;
- 24 – Ivan, Efim, Nikolai, Prokhor, Peter, Yakov;
- 25 – David, Vasily, Ivan, Sergey;
- 26 – Dmitry, Georgy;
- 27 – Anton, Alexander, Valentin, Martin, Ivan;
- 28 - Alexander, Andrey, Victor, Aristarkh, Kondrat, Lukyan, Leonid, Sevastyan, Fedor, Trofim;
- 29 - Leonid, Pavel, Mikhail;
- 30 – Alexander, Adrian, Ephraim, Mikhail, Ivan, Semyon, Fedor.
Names for girls
Choosing a name for a girl is also not too easy. Many parents want their baby to always be a princess and choose rather rare names. But it also happens that parents come up with names on their own. Sometimes they are quite peculiar.
Name days of women's names in April according to the church calendar consist of the following:
- 01 – Sophia, Daria;
- 02 – Claudia, Alexandra, Praskovya, Maria, Ulyana, Svetlana;
- 04 – Daria, Vasilisa, Taisiya;
- 05 – Varvara, Pelageya, Anastasia, Lydia;
- 08 – Alla, Larisa, Anna, Praskovya;
- 13 – Anna;
- 14 – Maria;
- 17 – Maria;
- 20 – Evdokia, Akulina;
- 21 – Maria;
- 25 – Martha, Mary;
- 26 – Martha;
- 28 – Vasilisa, Anastasia;
- 29 – Nika, Vasilisa, Irina, Galina.
Based on women's name day in April you can choose the one you like the most, but this is not necessary. You can simply look at the meaning of each name and choose the one whose characteristics will best suit your baby.
Features of choosing a name for a child
There are certain tips for choosing a name for a newborn. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with them first:
Choose a name that will sound good with your middle name. Sometimes parents do not pay enough attention to this moment, and the child suffers in adulthood.
Be careful if you want to name your child after someone. It is advisable to become thoroughly familiar with the biography of this person. It is generally accepted that a name leaves a certain imprint on a person’s fate. But there are also cases when the character traits of one person can be transferred to another. Moreover, the child can repeat some episodes from the life of his namesake. So be careful and be especially careful about this issue.
How to determine a child’s name day if he was not named on the saint’s name day
It happens that you liked the name of a saint, but it appears on a different day, and not on the child’s birthday. In this case, priests recommend looking through the church calendar and finding the name of the saint after the birthday. The first one to meet and be named day. And if the name does not appear in the calendar, then you need to seek help from a priest who will help you choose one that is consonant.
Name day or name day is called one of the main and important days in the life of every Christian. This day is considered the day of the child’s heavenly patron, after whom he was named. Priests recommend coming to church on such holidays and reading thanksgiving prayers to your guardian angels for protecting you.
Child's baptismal name
It happens that during baptism the priest gives the child a different name. This is explained by the fact that when inducing damage or other magical rituals, they use the church name of the child. That is why parents are forbidden to tell it to anyone. It is believed that the saint protects the baby and protects him from negative influences.
Remember that choosing a name is quite serious for every person. You need to think carefully before making a decision. After all, a child is given a name once and for the rest of his life.
The Lord is always with you!
On April 12, name days are celebrated by those who were given male names Ivan, Zakhar and Lazar. There are no female names for today.
The Orthodox calendar for 2020 says that on April 12 they pay tribute to the memory of St. John. On this day, women baked buns, giving them the shape of a ladder.
Today, few people celebrate name days; modern boys and girls have no idea what Angel Day is.
Name days were considered a great holiday, and those whose birthday coincided with them were especially revered. The birthday people offered prayers to the patron, thanking him for his kindness and justice.
The cherished wish made today will certainly come true, the angel will hear everything and heed the request.
John received his nickname due to the creation of a spiritual work called “The Ladder.” The scripture was highly appreciated by his contemporaries.
Little is known about the early years of the saint's life. While still a young man, he came to the monastery, where he lived for four years, and then became a monk. After the death of his mentor, he renounced worldly life, becoming a hermit.
John moved away from people, spending time in prayers to God, observing all fasts. Many came to him for blessings and kind words, the saint tried to help everyone.
When an envious person reproached him for his verbosity, he stopped speaking for a whole year. Having learned about this, the man repented and became a supporter of Climacus.
In old age, John was appointed abbot to the Sinai monastery, where he spent the rest of his days.
Even the Slavs, before naming the baby, consulted with a priest, who selected the child’s name in accordance with the day of the guardian angel. It was believed that if you call a newborn this way, the baby will be protected throughout his life, as if with its help he was awarded strength. What are some suitable names for a girl born in April? We'll find out in the article.
Names for gentle April ladies
There is a belief that girls born in the fourth month of the year are more defenseless in our world. Therefore, mothers and fathers are recommended to choose a name that can protect the baby from the sharp turns of life, which has strong energy. What name is suitable for a girl born in April?
1-20. First half of April
The beginning of the fourth month is under the sign of Aries. These are energetic and active girls who love attention. Here are the names for girls born in early April:
- April 1: Maria, Daria, Ilaria, Matryona, Sofia.
- April 2: Alexandra, Feodosia, Claudia, Yulia, Svetlana, Olesya, Ulyana.
- April 4: Polina, Aglaida, Taisiya.
- April 5: Maria, Lydia, Varvara, Anastasia.
- April 8: Anna, Alla, Larisa.
- April 9-10: Maria, Marina.
- April 13: Miroslava.
- April 14: Maria.
- April 16: Feodosia.
- April 17: Maria.
- April 18: Theodora.
- April 20: Evdokia.
From this list it seems as if the author mixed something up, but no. You ask: “Where did April 3, 5-7, 11-12, 15, 19 go?” The fact is that Orthodox calendars do not allow any female names on these dates. This does not mean that mommy should wait until a certain day when she can choose a name. Just use any other April name.
End of the month
The second half was thoroughly occupied by Taurus - in April and May. Names of girls born at this time:
- April 25: Afanasia.
- April 26: Alina, Marfa.
- April 28: Vasilisa, Anna.
- April 29: Marfa, Maria, Aglaida or Aglaya, Susanna, Anastasia, Victoria, Irina, Galina, Tamara, Arina, Nika, Karina.
6 days out of 10 according to the church calendar remained without a name. But on April 29 there are so many of them that two names will be enough for each day out of these six.
Meaning of names
- Most often you can find Maria on the list - 6 times. Let's move on to the meaning and origin. The name is in demand, found in many European countries and on many pages of history, but the interpretation is not always happy, because of this, some families think for a very long time before giving it. Mary was mentioned in the Old Testament. Meanings: "sad", "rejected", "bitter" and "lady".
- Daria. If you look at the top 10 popular female names, you will definitely come across Daria. Spring-sounding, what’s an even better name for a child? Before the adoption of Christianity, this name was not even heard of in Rus', but in Orthodoxy it was highly revered. Interpretation: “endowed with goodness”, “winner”.
- Ilaria. Extraordinary, beautiful and unique - these are the words that characterize it. By affiliation - Latin, by the nature of the name - ancient Greek. Translation: “cheerful”, “joyful”.
- Matryona. Or as they also call it, Matrona. It comes from a Latin word that translates as “lady.”
- Sofia. Popular Greek name. In England and France, a derivative interpretation of Sophia and Sophia - Sophie - is among the top ten popular names. Meaning: "reasonableness", "wisdom".
- Alexandra. An unpopular and unfamiliar Greek name before the adoption of Christianity in Rus'. Interpretation: “protecting humanity.”
- Claudia. A rather rare name with an incredible history: it comes from part of the full name of Rome - Claudius, which means “lame”. However, Claudia is not “lame” at all, but “revered.” After all, this name comes from the name of the most revered god Vulcan.
- Julia. Such a spring and tender name Julia. Interpreted as “fluffy”, “wavy”.
- Svetlana. The name is of Slavic origin. Means "light", "clean".
- Olesya. One of the options about the origin of the name is the ancient and long-forgotten Lesyan. Means "forest girl".
- Feodosia. The history of the name goes deep into Ancient Greece. Means “given by God.”
- Pauline. Based on the first version, we can interpret the name Polina as “baby”, “small” translated from Latin. If we adhere to the second judgment, Polina is a derived form from Appolinaria (“solar”).
- Aglaida. An unpopular name these days. Translated as “magnificent”, “brilliant”.
- Taisiya. A Greek name that has been used since Antiquity. Interpretation: “belonging to the goddess Isis”, “fertile”.
- Lydia. A popular name in the last century. Meaning: "resident of Lydia."
- Varvara. If you translate it into the European way, you get Barbara, and in short - Barbie. Translation: “foreigner”.
- Anastasia. Nastenka is by no means a Slavic name; it came with the baptism of Rus' from Greece. Interpretation: “resurrected to life.”
- Anna. It was used by the ancient Jews. Meaning: "favor".
- Allah. No matter how funny it may sound, no one knows where it came from, but there are as many as 7 versions of its origin! Interpretation: “Jack of all trades.”
- Larisa. The Greek name of one of the granddaughters of the king of the seas and oceans, Poseidon. Translation: “seagull”.
- Marina. Comes from Greece, can be found as the name of the goddess Venus. Meaning: "sea".
- Miroslava. That is a rare case when the name of the Slavs is still used. Interpretation: “famous for its love of peace.”
- Theodora. Top 10 in Serbia, but not in Russia. Meaning: "God's gift."
- Afanasia. This Greek name has not been recorded in the last few years. Translation: “immortal.”
- Vasilisa. The name can be spelled S. It means: “ruler’s wife”, “queen”.
By choosing a name, you choose the fate of your child, choose what kind of character and attitude he will have towards the world. Review all the names of girls born in April, their meaning and origin. Then just make a choice.
Names of girls born in April according to the church calendar
The Saints are an indispensable assistant in this difficult choice. Every day according to the church calendar they pay tribute to the memory and honor of holy men and women, so you can always turn to him. What church names girls born in April? Anatoly, Domna, Melanya, Praskovya and all those listed above.
April according to zodiac signs
Choosing by zodiac sign is not the best the best option but if you don't trust Orthodox calendar, then here is a list of names for April signs at your service. April is under Aries and Taurus, the names Lara, Sasha, Dasha, Galya, Maya, Elya, Rimma, Lida, Inna are suitable for them.