Women's names for January. Name days in January, Orthodox holidays in January
Since ancient times, it has been believed that a name can predetermine a person’s future destiny. In turn, the choice of name also depends on many factors, including the date of birth. What fate is in store for a girl born in January?
Winter is the harshest time of the year. Therefore, January children are already called to harsh living conditions from the cradle; they often have a complex and unyielding character. Girls of this month are characterized by a firm, sort of “masculine” character. But, however, this is their advantage, since from early childhood such girls acquire the qualities of a leader due to the fact that they are not afraid to face any difficulties, are able to convince everyone around them that they are right, have an analytical mind and perseverance. But so that they do not scare off others with their strong character and do not feel lonely, but can easily win over others, you need to add a touch of softness to the name. To do this, you need to choose a melodic and gentle name without hard and broken sounds, mainly without “d” and “r”.
Friendship and devotion for girls born this month are very important, therefore, as a rule, they have only a couple of the most devoted friends, to whom they are always ready to come to the rescue in difficult times, moreover, these girls are particularly attentive and caring.
They will find the greatest harmony with people born in the same month. In the future, January girls will grow into hospitable women. And for your family it is a strong support. They are able to give valuable advice or set the right direction in solving any problems, in turn, the advice received from them will always pay off. In return, obedience and submission are required from loved ones. These women do not tolerate any restrictions or prohibitions towards themselves, and therefore they often encounter misunderstandings.
Names for girls born in January according to numbers
- Aglaya - from Greek. "brilliant", "magnificent".
- Charlotte - from the male name Charles, "free man".
- Odette - from Greek. "fragrant".
- Ulyana - from Roman. personal name, old Juliana, Juliana.
- Juliana - translated as “messenger of the god Jupiter.”
- Anastasia - from Greek. "resurrected"
- Eve - from Hebrew. name Khava - “life-giving”, “life”. From the time of. can be translated as “live”, “mobile”, “mischievous”.
- Susanna - in the original Shoshana “white lily” or simply “lily”.
- Evgeniya - from ancient Greek. language “noble”, “high-born”, “descendant of a noble family”.
- Claudia - from lat. the root "claudus", meaning "to limp".
- Natalia - from Latin. "Christmas"
- Augusta - from lat. "majestic", "sacred".
- Agrippina is a Latin name. origin of the form of the male name (prenomen) “Agrippa”.
- Anfisa - from the Greek, derived from “anthos” - “flower”.
- Mary - from Hebrew. variants of meaning - “bitter”, “desired”, “serene”
- Agatha - from Greek. agate, which means “kind” or “good”.
- Domna - derived from “dominus”, which means “owner”, in the religious interpretation “master”, “Lord”, therefore the name Domna is translated as “owner”, “mistress”.
- Agrippina is a Latin name. origin of the form of the male family name (prenomen) “Agrippa”.
- Anna - from Hebrew “favor” of people and God. An alternative meaning is “graceful, comely.”
- Evdokia - from the name Eudokia, meaning "favour".
- Euphrosyne - Frosya is an emotional, strong and energetic girl.
- Matrona - from lat. the word “matrona”, meaning “respectable woman”, “lady”, “mother”.
- Natalia - “blessed”, “Christmas”. Derived from Lat. the words “natalis”, which means “native”. Modern version of “born on Christmas, Christmas, blessed.”
- Fedora - comes from the masculine Theodore, which comes from the Greek. “theos” - “God” and “doro” - “gift”, in combination “gift of God”.
- Feodosia - from ancient Greek. means "given by God."
- Martina - from lat. language, from a variant of a male name meaning “son of the god of war Mars.”
- Melania - from Greek. means "black" or "dark".
- Emilia - from lat. “diligent”, “strong”, “strong”.
- Ulyana - from the Roman personal name, old. Juliana, Juliana.
- Juliana is the “messenger of the god Jupiter.”
- Julia - from Greek. tongue “wavy”, “fluffy”.
- Arina - from Greek. language "peace", "peace".
- Irina - from ancient Greek. - “peace”, “calm”.
- Olympia - from Greek. "divine"
- Zinaida - from Greek. "daughter of Zeus"
- Eugenia - from ancient Greek. means “noble”, “high-born”, “descendant of a noble family”.
- Polina - French origin (Pauline) from the male Paul (Paul); from Latin paulus (“small”, “baby”). In another form, Apollinaria means “Solar”. On behalf of the ancient Greek sun god Apollo.
- Tatyana - from ancient Greek. origin - “organizer”, “founder”.
- Ermina - from lat. "native".
- Ilona - from the Hungarian “bright”.
- Vasilisa is a name of Greek origin; from ancient - Greek. (“Vasilissa, Vasilinn”) - wife of the ruler Basileus; queen. In ancient Greek mythology (“Vasilis”, “royal”).
- Antonina is the feminine form of the names of the Roman emperors Antoninus, Antonius, or the name Anton (old Antony), derived from the Roman family name Antonius.
- Marianna, Maryana - from the combination of the names Maria and Anna “bitter grace”, from the Hebrew “indignant”, from lat. "sea".
- Tatyana - from ancient Greek origin - “organizer”, “founder”.
- Paul - from lat. "modest".
- Agnia - from Greek. “agnos” means “innocent”, and from Latin “lamb”, “lamb”.
- Nina - Greek from the founder of the Assyrian state - Ninos.
- Alena - “beautiful” from pagan Rus'.
- Elena - from Greek. the translation is ambiguous, most likely it means “chosen one”, “bright one”. Can also be interpreted as "torch", "fire", "light"; “light”, “sparkling”, “shining”, “brilliant”, “solar”, “lunar”, “fiery”, “chosen”.
- Neonilla - has a Greek roots and comes from the word “neos”, meaning “young”, “new”.
- Antonina is the feminine form of the names of the emperors of Rome - Antoninus, Antonius, or the name Anton (old Anthony), derived from the Roman family name Antonius.
- Ksenia - translated from Greek “xenia” means “hospitable”. Also translated from the Greek “xenios” as “wanderer”, “stranger”, “guest”, “stranger”.
- Mary - from Hebrew - “bitter”, “desired”, “serene”.
- Oksana - translated, presumably, from Greek. means “foreigner”, “stranger” (the Greek word “xenos” - “alien, foreign”).
- Theodosius is the feminine form of the male name Theodosius, translated in ancient Greek it means “given by God.” The name is characterized by integrity and conservatism. Theodosia is calm, slow, reasonable and incredibly wise.
The second month of winter is considered the harshest. If we proceed from the superstition that winter children are stronger than others, then this applies to January children to an even greater extent. They are more patient, more restrained, more serious and decisive than others. It is best to reinforce the baby’s inherent character by birth with an appropriate name. Now the tradition of focusing on the calendar in this matter is returning, since they provide a wide choice. Name days in January are marked by powerful patrons, and different saints fall on different dates.
Large selection for men
Saints are not just a calendar of religious holidays and dates. This is a book of the history of Orthodoxy. By choosing a name for a child according to the calendar, parents not only introduce the child into the circle of Orthodox traditions, but also determine a protector for him.
In this regard, January provides a huge choice for future men.
For life and protection
It is believed that a name given in honor of a particular saint not only protects a person, but also has a great influence on his life and destiny. Truly religious people also talk about a real, direct energetic connection between people and their guardians. For a more complete understanding of what a name can provide, it is better to properly study the facts associated with it.
The choice in January for boys is great:
From Ilya to Alexander
If you look at men's names according to the name day calendar in January, you can find a lot of interesting things. This applies both to the origin of the names themselves and to the personalities of the holy protectors. Here is not only the history of the church, here is the history of the formation and development of the state.
It is worth giving some examples:
Also among boys, name days in January are celebrated by: Ignatius, Daniel, Nikita, Peter, Mikhail, Prokop, Filaret, Feofan, Fedor, Naum, Innocent, Nikolai, Efim, Konstantin, Tikhon, Leonid, Arkady, Georgy, Bogdan, Vyacheslav, Eremey, Kuzma, Seraphim, Zakhar, Kirill and others.
You can focus not only on the child’s date of birth, but also on any date, up to his baptism, as well as several days after baptism. This increases the number of options.
In this case, a child born in the second winter month may have a name day in both January and February.
Names for women
It’s also easy to choose a name day for a girl in January. You can focus on the beauty of the name, the deeds of the saints. The church calendar will come to the rescue here too, providing quite a wide choice. He will help you make the right decision that will suit all family members.
Assistants and mentors
Some names, of course, may seem outdated, but they have become fashionable in recent years. Girls are not deprived of defenders, women from whom they can follow an example. Beautiful names that look natural in today's life can also be combined with great meaning. In January, name days for girls are set, among others, as follows:
Kind and firm
The January calendar allows you to choose euphonious female names that are unlikely to cause much controversy and can suit all relatives. Here are some options:
January birthday girls are also: Claudia, Evgenia, Agrippina, Glikeria, Anna, Evdokia, Matryona, Irina, Polina, Vasilisa, Agnia, Nina, Elena, Ksenia and others.
Whoever has a birthday in January- boys or girls - they must grow up to be strong, real people. Their life will be rich in events that will give them the opportunity to show their strongest qualities. Who knows, maybe later books will be written based on their destinies, and future generations of people will be educated using their examples.
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Female and male names (how to name boys and girls in December)
Name days in January:
1 – Boniface, Gregory, Ilya, Timofey.
2 – Anton, Daniil, Ivan, Ignatius.
3 – Leonty, Mikhail, Nikita, Peter, Procopius, Sergei, Feofan.
4 – Anastasia, Dmitry, Fedor, Fedosya.
5 – Vasily, David, Ivan, Makar, Naum, Nifont, Pavel, Theoktist.
6 – Evgenia, Innocent, Claudia, Nikolai, Sergei.
8 – Augusta, Agrippina, Alexander, Anfisa, Vasily, Gregory, Dmitry, Efim, Isaac, Konstantin, Leonid, Maria, Mikhail, Nicodemus, Nikolai.
9 – Antonina, Luka, Stepan, Tikhon, Fedor, Ferapont.
10 – Agafya, Alexander, Arkady, Vavila, David, Efim, Ignatius, Joseph, Leonid, Nikanor, Nicodemus, Nikolai, Peter, Simon, Theoktist, Yakov.
11 – Agrippina, Anna, Varvara, Benjamin, George, Evdokia, Euphrosyne, Ivan, Lavrenty, Mark, Markel, Matrona, Natalia, Theodosius.
12 – Anisya, Anton, Daniil, Irina, Lev, Makar, Maria, Fedora, Fedosya.
14 – Alexander, Vasily, Vyacheslav, Gregory, Ivan, Mikhail, Nikolai, Peter, Platon, Trofim, Fedot, Emilia, Yakov.
15 – Vasily, Gerasim, Kuzma, Mark, Modest, Peter, Seraphim, Sergei, Sylvester.
16 – Gordey, Irina.
17 – Alexander, Andronik, Archippus, Athanasius, Anisim, Aristarchus, Artemy, Athanasius, Denis, Efim, Karp, Clement, Kondraty, Luke, Mark, Nikanor, Nikolai, Pavel, Prokhor, Rodion, Semyon, Silouan, Stepan, Timofey, Trophim, Thaddeus, Theoktist, Philemon, Philip, Jacob.
18 – Apollinaria, Gregory, Eugenia, Joseph, Lukyan, Matvey, Micah, Roman, Semyon, Sergei, Tatyana, Thomas.
19 – Feofan.
20 – Athanasius, Vasily, Ivan, Paphnutius.
21 – Anton, Vasilisa, Victor, Vladimir, Dmitry, Georgy, Gregory, Evgeny, Emelyan, Ilya, Mikhail, Sidor, Feoktist, Julian.
22 – Antonina, Zakhar, Nikander, Pavel, Peter, Philip.
23 – Anatoly, Gregory, Zinovy, Makar, Pavel, Peter, Feofan.
24 – Vladimir, Mikhail, Nikolai, Stepan, Terenty, Fedor, Feodosius.
25 – Eupraxia, Makar, Peter, Savva, Tatyana.
26 – Athanasius, Maxim, Nicephorus, Nicodemus, Pakhom, Peter, Jacob.
27 – Agnia, Adam, Andrew, Aristarchus, Benjamin, David, Eremey, Ivan, Ilya, Joseph, Isaac, Makar, Mark, Moses, Nina, Pavel, Paphnutius, Savva, Sergei, Stepan.
28 – Varlam, Gabriel, Gerasim, Elena, Ivan, Maxim, Mikhail, Pavel, Prokhor.
29 – Ivan, Maxim, Peter.
30 – Anton, Antonina, Victor, Georgy, Ivan, Pavel, Feodosius.
31 – Alexander, Afanasy, Vladimir, Dmitry, Evgeny, Emelyan, Ephraim, Hilarion, Kirill, Ksenia, Maxim, Maria, Mikhail, Nikolay, Sergey, Feodosia.
Church Orthodox holidays in January
Venerable Elijah of Pechersk
On the first day of the year, the church celebrates the memory of St. Elijah of Pechersk, nicknamed Chobotok. Ilya was a native of the city of Murom, and popular legend identified him with the famous hero Ilya Muromets, about whom Russian epics told.
The Savior was born during the reign of Emperor Augustus in the city of Bethlehem. During the census, everyone had to be in the place where his family originated. Arriving in Bethlehem, the Virgin Mary and the Righteous Joseph did not find any vacancies in hotels and stopped outside the city in a cave intended for keeping livestock. At midnight, the news of the birth of the Savior from the jubilant Angels came to the shepherds, who came to worship the God-Man. The holiday in honor of this event was established in apostolic times, but before the 4th century. it was connected with the celebration of Epiphany.
Having learned from the Magi about the birth of a new King, Herod ordered the killing of all babies under two years of age, hoping that among them would be the Infant of God, in whom he saw his rival.
On this day, according to the Old Testament law, the Lord accepted circumcision, established for all male infants as a sign of the Covenant of God with the forefather Abraham and his descendants.
On the same day, the memory of the Archbishop of Caesarea of Cappadocia is celebrated.
Vasily lived in the 4th century and received an excellent education in Constantinople and Athens. Returning to Caesarea, he taught rhetoric, then was baptized and embarked on the path of ascetic life. Together with his friend Gregory the Theologian, he retired to the desert to devote his life to God. Subsequently, the saint was ordained a presbyter; during the reign of Emperor Valens, a supporter of the Arians, he became an archbishop and made great efforts to protect his flock from heresy. He compiled the rite of the Liturgy, wrote Conversations on the Sixth Day, on the psalms, as well as a collection of monastic rules.
January 15 is the day of the repose (1883) and the second discovery of the relics (1991) of one of the most beloved Russian saints among the people -. Having taken monastic vows at the age of 27, the monk labored in the Sarov monastery or in the forest desert until the end of his life. For his feat of prayer, he was honored with repeated visits from the Queen of Heaven. The Monk Seraphim went to the Lord during prayer in front of the icon of the Mother of God. The monk was canonized as a saint in 1903. After the October Revolution, the saint’s relics disappeared and were discovered only in 1991, in the storerooms of the Museum of the History of Religion and Atheism, which was located in the building of the Kazan Cathedral in Leningrad.
January 17 – Council of 70 apostles of Christ, chosen by the Lord to preach the Gospel to the whole universe.
These apostles are commemorated separately throughout the year, and this holiday was established in order to show the equality of each of the seventy and thereby prevent disagreements in their veneration.
January 19 is celebrated - the twelfth holiday established in honor of the Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ in the waters of the Jordan River and in honor of the appearance of the Holy Trinity during this event. The Father spoke from heaven about the Son, the Son was baptized by the holy Forerunner of the Lord John, and the Holy Spirit descended on the Son in the form of a dove. The next day, the Council of the Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord John is celebrated - the one who served the cause of the Baptism of Christ, laying his hand on the head of the Savior.
On January 24, we remember St. Theodosius the Great, who became the founder of cenobitic monasteries. He was born at the end of the 5th century. in Cappadocia. The saint lived for about 30 years in the Palestinian desert, remaining in fasting and prayer. Those who wanted to live under his leadership constantly came to him; as a result, a communal monastery, or Lavra, arose, which existed according to the charter of Basil the Great.
The memory of the holy martyr Tatiana is celebrated on January 25. Tatiana, the daughter of the Roman consul, refused marriage, wanting to devote her life to the Lord. She was installed as a deaconess in one of the Roman temples and served God, caring for the sick and helping those in need. During the reign of Emperor Alexander Severus (between 222 and 235), Tatiana accepted martyrdom for Christ, refusing to sacrifice to the pagan gods and enduring terrible torture.
On January 27, the church remembers the enlightener of Georgia. She was born around 280 in Cappadocia into a noble, pious family. One day Nina saw in a dream the Most Holy Theotokos, who handed her a cross made of vines and sent her with apostolic service to Iveria (Georgia). Nina came to Georgia in 319 and made a lot of efforts to educate this country - five years later Christianity was established in Georgia.
January 30 is the day of remembrance of the famous ascetic, founder of desert living, called the father of monasticism. Anthony was born in Egypt in 251. After the death of his parents, who instilled in him love for God and piety, he began an ascetic life. He had to fight with the most difficult temptations and attacks of evil spirits, but with God's help he overcame the tricks of the devil and went into the depths of the Thebaid desert to serve the Lord in complete solitude. The saint spent 85 years in desert solitude; his example was followed by many of those who wanted to spend their lives in ascetic deeds for the sake of the Lord.
What name to choose for the baby? Should we take into account fleeting fashion or age-old cultural traditions? The answers are in the article. As a bonus: a detailed table with the names of the boys and the patron saints for January.
Saints are not just a church calendar indicating the days of remembrance of saints and the circle of church holidays. This is, first of all, a brief history of Christianity, since each name in this calendar is associated with a person or event important to Orthodoxy.
By naming your baby after the Saints, you allow him to become part of Orthodox traditions.
How to choose a name for a child according to the church calendar?
Many parents complain that the names in the Saints do not always correspond to what they want. In addition, many names in the Saints are quite dissonant (from the point of view of a modern person). But this does not mean that parents have no choice.
You can choose a name according to the Saints, focusing on several key dates:
- On the baby's date of birth
- For dates between the date of birth and the date of baptism of the child
- On the date of the baby’s baptism and a few days ahead from the date of baptism
Important: our ancestors considered the day of naming a child to be the eighth day from the date of his birth.
Choosing a name for a boy according to the Saints
Agree, having 30-40 dates with names at your disposal, you can always choose a wonderful name for your baby. The main thing is that the fate and deeds of the saint, whose name you are going to name the baby, inspire both him and you to a life full of light, wisdom and creativity.
Choosing a name for the youngest member of the family usually causes heated debate. The wise remark of Theophan the Recluse will reconcile all the relatives and friends of the baby: “Here the matter will be without any human considerations, as God wills: for birthdays are in the hands of God.”
Rely on the wisdom of the Elder and open the Saints and continue reading the article. Below you will find names for boys corresponding to the Orthodox calendar for January. The tables also contain information about the meaning of each name, its origin, and the patron saint of the name.
Boys' names according to the Saints - January: meaning, origin, patron saint
January is a harsh month and this cannot but affect children born this month. Among the virtues of January babies: patience, determination and restraint. You can see names in other months in the articles: , ,
Name | Origin | Meaning | Patron Saint |
Michael | biblical | Who's like God | Holy Martyr Michael the Theologian, presbyter |
Nikita | from Greek | winner | Holy Martyr Nikita Belevsky, Bishop |
Peter | from Greek | stone, rock | Presentation of St. Peter, Metropolitan |
Prokop | from Greek Procopius | naked sword | Blessed Procopius |
Sergey | from Etruscan | highly respected | Holy Martyr Sergius Tsvetkov, deacon (new martyr) |
Feofan | from Greek | Epiphany | Saint Theophan, Bishop of Monemvasia |
Filaret | from Greek | lover of virtue | Saint Philaret, Metropolitan of Kyiv |
Name | Origin | Meaning | Patron Saint |
Basil | from Greek | regal | |
David | from Hebrew | Darling | Martyr David of Dvinsky, Armenian |
Ivan | from biblical John | God's mercy | Holy Martyr John Smirnov, hieromonk (new martyr) |
Makar | from Greek | blissful, happy | Holy Martyr Macarius Mironov, hieromonk (new martyr) |
Nahum | biblical | comforting | Saint Naum of Ohrid |
Paul | from Latin | small, junior | Venerable Paul of Neocaesarea, bishop, preacher |
Basil | from Greek | regal | Holy Martyr Vasily Spassky, priest |
Nativity of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In Orthodox traditions, it is not customary to name children in honor of Jesus Christ. If you nevertheless chose the name Jesus for your son, then the patron saint of the baby will be the holy righteous Joshua (but the name day date will not be January 7!)
Name | Origin | Meaning | Patron Saint |
Alexander | from Greek | defender |
1. Holy Martyr Alexander Volkov, priest (new martyr) 2. Holy Martyr Alexander Krylov, Archpriest (New Martyr) |
Basil | from Greek | regal | Venerable Martyr Vasily Mazurenko, hieromonk (new martyr) |
Gregory | from Greek | awake | Holy Martyr Grigory Serbarinov, Archpriest (New Martyr) |
David | biblical | Darling | Reverend David |
Dmitriy | from Greek | belonging to Demeter | Holy Martyr Dimitri Chistoserdov, Archpriest (New Martyr) |
from Evfimy, from Greek |
pious | Holy Martyr Euthymius of Sardia, Bishop | |
Joseph | biblical | God will multiply | Apostle Joseph Barsabas |
Konstantin | from Greek | permanent, persistent | Venerable Constantine of Sinadia (Phrygian) |
Leonid | from Greek | descended from a lion | Holy Martyr Leonid Antoshchenko, Bishop of Mari (new martyr) |
Michael | biblical | who is like God |
1. Holy Martyr Mikhail Smirnov, deacon (new martyr) 2. Holy Martyr Mikhail Cheltsov, Archpriest (New Martyr) |
Nicodemus | from Greek | victorious people | Venerable Nicodemus of Tismania, Romanian |
Nikolay | from Greek | conqueror of nations |
1. Holy Martyr Nicholas Zalessky, priest 2. Holy Martyr Nikolai Tarbeev, priest |
Osip | from the biblical Joseph | God will multiply | — |
Yakov | from the biblical Jacob | hot on the heels |
Name | Origin | Meaning | Patron Saint |
Alexander | from Greek | defender |
1. Holy Martyr Alexander Cicero, priest (new martyr) 2. Holy Martyr Alexander Dagaev, Archpriest (New Martyr) |
Arkady | from Greek | resident of Arcadia | Holy Martyr Arkady Reshetnikov, deacon (new martyr) |
Dorofei | from Greek | God's gift | Holy Martyr Dorotheos of Melitino |
Efim | from Greek Euthymius | pious | Martyr Euthymius of Nicomedia |
Ignat | from Latin | fiery | Venerable Ignatius Lomsky, Yaroslavl |
Leonid | from Greek | descended from a lion | Holy Martyr Leonid Vmktorov, Archpriest (New Martyr) |
Nikanor | from Greek | contemplating victory | Holy Martyr Nikanor, Apostle from the 70s |
Nicodemus | from Greek | victorious people | Holy Martyr Nicodemus of Belgorod, Bishop (New Martyr) |
Name | Origin | Meaning | Patron Saint |
Ivan | from biblical John | God's mercy | Venerable John of Pechersk, monk |
Benjamin | from Hebrew Benjamin | son of the right hand, beloved son | Reverend Benjamin |
Georgy / Egor | from Greek | tiller | Saint George of Nicomedia, bishop |
Lavr, Lavrentiy | — | bay tree | Venerable Lavrentiy of Chernigov |
Mark | from Latin | hammer | Venerable Mark of Pechersk |
Thaddeus | from Greek / from Hebrew | gift of God/praise | Venerable Thaddeus the Confessor |
Theophilus | from Greek | God-loving |
1. Venerable Theofl of Pechersk, recluse 2. Venerable Theophilus of Omuch |
Name | Origin | Meaning | Patron Saint |
Alexander | from Greek | defender |
1. Holy Martyr Alexander Organov, priest (new martyr) 2. Holy Martyr Alexander Trapitsyn, Archbishop (new martyr) |
Bogdan | from Greek Theodotus | given by God | Holy Martyr Theodotus |
Basil | from Greek | regal |
1. Saint Basil the Great, Archbishop of Caesarea in Cappadocia 2. Holy Martyr Basil of Ankyria (Caesarea) |
Vyacheslav | from the ancient Slavs. | most glorious | Holy Martyr Vyacheslav Infantov, priest (new martyr) |
Gregory | from Greek | awake | Saint Gregory of Nazianzus the Elder (Theologian), bishop |
Eremey | from Hebrew Jeremiah | exalted by God / may the Lord exalt | Venerable Martyr Jeremiah Leonov, monk (new martyr) |
Ivan | from biblical John | God's mercy |
1. Holy Martyr John Suldin, priest (new martyr) 2. Holy Martyr John Smirnov, priest (new martyr) |
Michael | biblical | Who's like God | Holy Martyr Michael Bleiwe, Archpriest (New Martyr) |
Nikolay | from Greek | conqueror of nations | Holy Martyr Nikolai Bezhanitsky, Archpriest (New Martyr) |
Peter | from Greek | stone, rock | Martyr Peter of the Peloponnese |
Plato | from Greek | wide | Holy Martyr Platon (Kulbush) of Revel, Bishop (New Martyr) |
Trofim | from Greek | breadwinner | Holy Martyr Trofim Myachin, priest (new martyr) |
Theodosius | from Greek Theodosius | God-given | Venerable Theodosius of Triglia, abbot |
Yakov | from the biblical Jacob | hot on the heels | Holy Martyr Jacob Alferov, priest (new martyr) |
Name | Origin | Meaning | Patron Saint |
Basil | from Greek | regal | Martyr Vasily Petrov (new martyr) |
Kozma | from Greek | world order, universe | Saint Cosmas of Constantinople, Archbishop |
Mark | from Latin | hammer | Reverend Mark Deaf |
Modest | from Latin | modest, unpretentious | Holy Martyr Modest |
Peter | from Greek | stone, rock | Venerable Peter of Rome |
Seraphim | from Hebrew | fire Angel | Venerable Seraphim of Sarov, wonderworker |
Sergey | from Etruscan | highly respected | Holy Martyr Sergius |
Sidor | from Isidore | gift of Isis | Blessed Righteous Isidore |
Sylvester | from Latin | forest | Saint Sylvester, Pope |
Name | Origin | Meaning | Patron Saint |
Alexander | from Greek | defender |
1. Holy Martyr Alexander, Bishop 2. Holy Martyr Alexander Skalsky, Archpriest (New Martyr) |
Aristarch | from Greek | best boss | Holy Martyr Aristarchus of Alamea, Bishop |
Artem / Artemy | from Greek | healthy, unharmed | Apostle from 70 Artem of Listria, bishop |
Arkhip | from Greek | chief rider | Apostle from 70 Archippus |
Afanasy | from Greek | immortal | Venerable Athanasius of Syandemsky, Vologda |
Denis | from Greek Dionysus | God of fertility and winemaking | Holy Martyr Dionysius the Areopagite of Athens, Bishop |
Efim | from Greek Euthymius | pious | Venerable Martyr Euthymius of Vatopedi, abbot |
Zosim | from Greek | heading out | Venerable Martyr Zosimus of Cilicia, hermit |
Joseph / Osip | biblical | God will multiply | Apostle from 70 Joseph Barsabas |
Carp | from Greek | fetus | Apostle from 70 Carp |
Clement / Klim |
from Greek / from Latin |
grapevine / gracious | Apostle Clement from 70, Bishop of Rome |
Kondrat / Kondratiy | from Greek | square, broad shouldered | Apostle from 70 Kondrat of Athens |
Luke | from Latin | light | Apostle Luke 70 |
Mark | from Latin | hammer | Apostle from 70 Mark John the Evangelist, bishop |
Nikolay | from Greek | conqueror of nations | Holy Martyr Nikolai Maslov, priest (new martyr) |
Ostap | from Greek Eustathius | stable | Saint Eustathius the First of Serbia, Archbishop |
Paul | from Latin | small, junior | Holy Martyr Pavel Filitsyn, priest (new martyr) |
Prokhor | from Greek | started singing | Apostle from 70 Prochorus of Nicomedia, bishop |
Rodion | from Greek Herodion | hero, heroic | Apostle from 70 Herodion of Patras, bishop |
Semyon | from Simeon | listening |
1. Apostle from 70 Simeon of Jerusalem 2. Apostle from 70 Simeon Niger |
Stepan | from Greek Stefan | crown, diadem |
1. Apostle from 70 Stephen the First Martyr, Archdeacon 2. Holy Martyr Stefan Ponomarev, Archpriest (New Martyr) |
Terenty | Roman family name | smooth, polite | Apostle from 70 Terentius of Iconice, bishop |
Timofey | from Greek | God-worshipping | Apostle from 70 Timothy of Ephesus, bishop |
Trofim | from Greek | breadwinner | Apostle Trophim from 70 |
Thaddeus | from Greek Theodore | gift of God | Apostle Thaddeus 70 |
Philip | from Greek | someone who loves horses |
1. Apostle Philip from 70 2. Holy Martyr Philip Grigoriev, Archpriest |
Yakov | from the biblical Jacob | hot on the heels | Apostle from 70 James |
Name | Origin | Meaning | Patron Saint |
Gregory | from Greek | awake | Venerable Gregory of Akritsky |
Joseph / Osip | biblical | God will multiply | Martyr Joseph Bespalov (new martyr) |
Matvey | from New Testament Matthew | bestowed by God | Martyr Matthew Gusev (new martyr) |
Novel | from Latin | Roman |
1. Venerable Martyr Romanus of Carpenisium 2. Holy Martyr Romanus the Lacedaemonian |
Sergey | from Etruscan | highly respected | Holy Martyr Sergius Lavrov, Archpriest (New Martyr) |
Thomas | biblical | twin | Saint Thomas |
Name | Origin | Meaning | Patron Saint |
Anton | From Greek or Latin | Holy Martyr Anton of Egypt | |
Victor | from Latin | winner | Holy Martyr Viktor Usov, priest (new martyr) |
Vladimir | from Old Russian | the one who owns the world | Holy Martyr Vladimir Pasternatsky, Archpriest |
Georgy / Egor | from Greek | tiller | Rev. George Hozevit |
Gregory | from Greek | awake | Saint-like martyr Gregory of Pechersk, wonderworker |
Dmitriy | from Greek | belonging to Demeter | Holy Martyr Demetrius Plyshevsky, priest |
Eugene | from Greek | noble | Martyr Eugene |
Emelyan | from Greek | affectionate, flattering | Venerable Emilian of Kizicheskiy, Venerable |
Ilya | biblical | My God is Yahweh | Venerable Elijah of Egypt |
Michael | biblical | Who's like God | Saint Michael Rozov, priest (new martyr) |
Julian / Julius | Roman family name | — | Holy Martyr Julian of Egypt, abbot |
Name | Origin | Meaning | Patron Saint |
Zakhar | from the biblical Zechariah | memory of the Lord / man | Martyr Zachary |
Paul | from Latin | small, junior | Holy Martyr Pavel Nikolsky, priest (new martyr) |
Panteley | from Greek | all-merciful | Holy Martyr Panteleimon |
Peter | from Greek | stone, rock | Saint Peter of Sebaste, bishop |
Philip | from Greek | someone who loves horses | Philip II (Fedor Kolychev) Metropolitan of Moscow and All Rus' |
Name | Origin | Meaning | Patron Saint |
Anatoly | from Greek | resident of Anatolia | Holy Martyr Anatoly Grisyuk, Metropolitan (New Martyr) |
Gregory | from Greek | awake | Saint Gregory of Nyssa, bishop |
Zinovy | from Greek | one who lives according to the will of Zeus | Holy Martyr Zinovy (New Martyr) |
Makar | from Greek | blissful, happy | Venerable Macarius of Pisemsky |
Paul | from Latin | small, junior | Venerable Pavel Obnorsky (Kovelsky) |
Peter | from Greek | stone, rock | Holy Martyr Peter Uspensky, Archpriest (New Martyr) |
Name | Origin | Meaning | Patron Saint |
Vitaly | from Latin | vital | Venerable Vitaly of Gazsky |
Vladimir | from Old Russian | the one who owns the world | Holy Martyr Vladimir Fokin, priest (new martyr) |
Joseph / Osip | biblical | God will multiply | Saint Joseph of Cappadocia |
Michael | biblical | Who's like God | Saint Klopsky (Novgorod) |
Nikolay | from Greek | conqueror of nations | Holy Martyr Nicholas Matsievsky, priest (new martyr) |
from Greek Stefan | crown, diadem | Holy Righteous Stephen | |
Terenty | Roman family name | smooth, polite | Holy Martyr Terentius |
Fedor | from Greek | God's gift | Holy Martyr Theodore Antipin, priest |
Name | Origin | Meaning | Patron Saint |
Afanasy | from Greek | immortal | Holy Martyr Athanasius |
Maksim | from Latin | greatest | Rev. Maxim Kavsokalivit |
Nikifor | from Greek | the one who brings victory | Venerable Nikifor |
Peter | from Greek | stone, rock | Holy Martyr Peter Absalomite (Aniysky) |
Yakov | from the biblical Jacob | hot on the heels | Venerable James of Nizibia, Bishop |
Name | Origin | Meaning | Patron Saint |
Adam | biblical | Human | Reverend Adam |
Andrey | from Greek | courageous | Righteous Andrew |
Aristarch | from Greek | best boss | Righteous Aristarchus |
Benjamin | from Hebrew Benjamin | son of the right hand, beloved son | Reverend Benjamin |
David | from Hebrew | Darling | Reverend David |
from biblical John | God's mercy | Confessor John Kevroletin, hieroschemamonk (new martyr) | |
Ilya | biblical | My God is Yahweh | Reverend Elijah |
Joseph / Osip | biblical | God will multiply | Venerable Joseph of Raifa (Analitin) |
Isaac | biblical | he will laugh | Reverend Isaac |
Makar | from Greek | blissful, happy | Venerable Macarius |
Mark | from Latin | hammer | Reverend Mark |
Moses | biblical | one who was pulled out of the water | Reverend Moses |
Paul | from Latin | small, junior | Reverend Paul |
Savva | from Aramaic | old man | Reverend Savva |
Sergey | from Etruscan | highly respected | Venerable Sergius |
Stepan | from Greek Stefan | crown, diadem | Reverend Stephen |
Name | Origin | Meaning | Patron Saint |
Varlaam | from Chaldean | God's Son | Venerable Varlaam of Arkhangelsk (Keretsky) |
Gabriel | from the biblical Gabriel | God is my strength | Venerable Gabriel of Serbia |
Ivan | from biblical John | God's mercy | Venerable John Kushchnik |
Michael | biblical | Who's like God | Holy Martyr Mikhail Samsonov, Archpriest (New Martyr) |
Paul | from Latin | small, junior | Venerable Paul of Thebes |
Prokhor | from Greek | started singing | Venerable Prokhor of Pshinsky |
Name | Origin | Meaning | Patron Saint |
Anton | From Greek or Latin | entering into battle, opposing |
1. Venerable Anthony the Great 2. Venerable Anthony of Dymsky 3. Venerable Anthony of Krasnokholmsky |
Victor | from Latin | winner | Holy Martyr Victor Evropeytsev, priest (new martyr) |
Georgy / |
from Greek | tiller | Martyr George |
Ivan | from biblical John | God's mercy | Saint John of Rostov, bishop |
Paul | from Latin | small, junior | Holy Martyr Pavel Uspensky, priest (new martyr) |
Name | Origin | Meaning | Patron Saint |
Alexander | from Greek | defender | Holy Martyr Alexander Rusinov, Archpriest (New Martyr) |
Afanasy | from Greek | immortal |
1. Saint A\Athanasius the Great 2. Venerable Athanasius of Sandem 3. Righteous Afanasy Navolotsky |
Vladimir | from Old Russian | the one who owns the world | Holy Martyr Vladimir Zubkovich, Archpriest (New Martyr) |
Dmitriy | from Greek | belonging to Demeter | Reverend Dmitry |
Eugene | from Greek | noble | Holy Martyr Eugene of Isadsky, priest (new martyr) |
Emelyan | from Greek | affectionate, flattering | Venerable Emelian |
Ephraim | from Semitic Ephraim | prolific | Saint Ephraim of Milas, bishop |
Hilarion | from Greek | funny | Venerable Hilarion |
Kirill | from Greek | Lord | Saint Cyril of Radonezh |
Maksim | from Latin | greatest | Saint Maximus the New |
Michael | biblical | Who's like God | Holy Martyr Mikhail Kargopolov, priest (new martyr) |
Nikolay | from Greek | conqueror of nations | Holy Martyr Nicholas Krasovsky, priest (new martyr) |
Sergey | from Etruscan | highly respected | Holy Martyr Sergius Lebedev, priest (new martyr) |
Video: Is it possible to give a child a name not according to the church calendar? Priest Igor Silchenkov
Every parent should understand that when choosing a name for their child, they partially determine their fate. Sometimes children are named after their favorite performer or one of their relatives, sometimes they choose the most fashionable name.
It is believed that the nickname carries a certain energy and affects the character and habits of a person. For example, you decide, born in January. It is best to refer to the church calendar. For many centuries, people have believed that by naming their child in honor of one of the great martyrs or saints, they give him his own Guardian Angel.
What are there in the church calendar?
Great Martyr Anastasia the Pattern Maker - name day January 4
Nastya is choleric, active and quite difficult to get along with, as she is subject to frequent mood swings. Now she can laugh merrily, but in a couple of minutes she will completely withdraw into herself and become sad.
As a rule, girls born in January and given the name Anastasia are not able to act decisively in extreme situations. At the same time, they grasp any information on the fly and have excellent memory. However, they prefer to remember only what really interests them.
Venerable Martyr Eugenia - name day January 6 and 18
If you have not yet decided what to name a girl born in January, then you should think about the name Zhenya. It has Greek roots and is translated as “noble.”
Little Evgenia is very calm and loves to embroider or knit. She easily gets along with her peers, but prefers to be alone. Teachers and classmates appreciate Zhenya for her curiosity and willingness to always help.
Having matured, such a girl becomes very hospitable and friendly. What she values most in men is restraint and courtesy.
Martyr Claudia - name day January 6
Sociable and hardworking child. Not all names of girls born in January suggest the presence of clear intelligence. Claudia knows how to think concretely, independently find a way out of any situation and remember the information received.
However, such a girl is often too nervous and irritable, and will not tolerate being forced to obey someone.
Adult Claudia is a faithful and caring wife. She simply doesn’t know how to play with someone’s feelings and flirt.
Most often, Claudius choose the profession of a flight attendant, pediatrician or nurse.
Anfisa - name day January 8
We continue to consider the names of girls born in January. Some of them are of Greek origin. The name Anfisa translated from this language means “blooming”.
Little Anfisa is a calm and slightly shy child. Usually she is more drawn to her father. However, with age, this girl acquires character traits such as stubbornness and determination.
She tries to choose a profession that does not require her to put in a lot of effort. For example, she could become a librarian or a salesperson.
Anfisa is slightly arrogant and proud. Therefore, she tries to choose a man as a life partner who can be subjugated to her will.
Maria - name days on January 8, 12 and 31
Some parents, when deciding what to name a girl born in January, are inclined to names of Hebrew origin. That is why they choose the name Mary, which is translated from this language as “rejecting.”
Masha is a kind and sociable child with a slightly carefree and cheerful disposition. The main traits of her character are mercy and justice. You can always rely on this girl in a difficult situation.
Her character is difficult - Maria rarely compromises and is often offended.
Antonina - name day 9, 22 and 30 January
From Greek this name is translated as “acquiring in return.” Tonya is trusting and responsive, she will always support her friends not only with words, but also with deeds. If you don’t know what to name a girl born in January, but want the child to be kind and cheerful, then this name will do.
Antonina is easily carried away and is able to ignite those around her with her ideas. If she grows up in a complete family, where a friendly atmosphere reigns, then Tonya literally blossoms. She is a little sentimental and can easily fall under the influence of others. In addition, this girl has extraordinary intuition.
Dominica - name day January 10
Dominica shows her independent character even as a child. And this is not surprising, because from Latin her name is translated as “mistress.” Some names of girls born in January leave their mark on the child's personality. Dominika does not like group games too much; she is brave and stubborn.
At first it is difficult for the girl to get used to the school environment, but over time she gets used to it and makes progress. Dominica has an excellent memory; this child easily remembers a large number of poems.
This girl can become an excellent journalist, doctor, teacher or tour guide.
Anna - name day January 11
In Hebrew, this name means "grace." Anna is a fair and uncompromising girl. She is not prone to nervous breakdowns and conscientiously performs her duties.
Anya is a real Russian woman. She is loyal, loving, affectionate and kind. She will make a wonderful wife and mother. The girl is used to relying only on her own strengths; she does not listen to anyone’s advice and is not influenced by other people.
We can talk a lot about Anna, but let’s still find out what other church names there are for girls born in January.
Varvara - name day January 11
Smiling, cheerful and kind girl. Since childhood, Varya has shown an ability for drawing, dancing and music. This child is living proof that it is worth choosing church names for girls. In January, according to the calendar, there are many of them, and some, like the name Varvara, give their owners such character traits as perseverance, hard work and modesty.
Most often, Varya chooses the profession of a salesperson, accountant, librarian or nurse.
A girl falls in love easily, but will never take the first step. At the same time, she makes a good housewife - she appreciates the comfort of home and prefers to spend time with her family.
Natalya - name day January 11
Natasha is a hardworking girl, but at the same time stubborn and proud. Outwardly, she seems meek and a little frivolous, but in fact she is touchy and hot-tempered. Since childhood, this child has been distinguished by vindictiveness, but rarely takes revenge on his offenders.
Natalya is a born leader. She loves to be the center of attention and demands to be constantly praised. Such a girl can achieve great success in medicine, painting or music. Often involved in business.
With age, Natasha turns into a wonderful housewife. She cooks well, loves to receive guests, takes care of her husband and children and does not quarrel with her mother-in-law.
Martyr Irina - name day January 12 and 16
Decisive and independent nature. A real daddy's favorite, who, instead of fiddling with pies in the kitchen, will happily run to help him repair the car. Ira loves sports and reads a lot. In literature, he prefers science fiction novels and detective stories.
This girl cannot be called sentimental, often she is even a little rude. But at the same time, Irina has such a character trait as sociability. It is not at all difficult for her to find a common language with a complete stranger.
Adult Ira is a devoted, but very jealous wife. She can only cheat on her husband if he underestimates her. However, Irina values stability very much and is unlikely to decide on a divorce.
Venerable Apollinaria (Polina) - name day January 18
Since childhood, this child has become accustomed to considering himself smarter than those around him. Polina is a hot-tempered and narcissistic girl. It is these character traits that allow her to never lose confidence in her abilities. She listens to other people's opinions, but does not take anything for granted, and therefore practically does not succumb to the influence of others.
Polina will not tolerate lies, hypocrisy or hypocrisy. A wonderful, clean housewife who will not waste money. She takes care of her children, develops them both physically and mentally.
Martyr Tatiana (Tatiana) - name day January 18 and 25
Even at a very young age, Tanya is distinguished by her emotionality, integrity and ability to stand up for herself. She is sociable and tries to become a leader among her peers. One of this girl's weaknesses is dancing.
With age, Tatyana becomes domineering and stubborn. She does not like to be contradicted and always defends her position. A little girl grows into an artistic and self-centered woman who prefers the company of men. She often tries to control her husband, pulls the children back, and may even shout at him.
However, over time, Tanya becomes more tolerant of others, thanks to this her family life improves. She is very jealous, but skillfully hides her feelings.
Other names
Of course, these are not all the names that are listed on the church calendar in January. What other girl names are there?
On January 11, the balanced and thoughtful Evdokia celebrates her name day. January 21 - calm and timid Vasilisa. January 27 - serious, decisive Agnia and persistent, hardworking Nina. January 28 - impressionable and friendly Elena. And on January 31 - emotional and talented Ksenia.
Names according to horoscope
Often parents choose a name for their girl depending on her zodiac sign. In January, Capricorns and Aquarius are born.
Capricorns are disciplined, prudent, intelligent and ambitious people. This zodiac sign symbolizes perseverance and courage. The following names are most suitable for Capricorn girls: Emma, Eleanor, Sofya, Rimma, Olga, Nina, Natalya, Maria, Ksenia, Christina, Kira, Irina, Zinaida, Daria, Vera and Arina.
Aquarians are idealistic, highly intelligent and independent people. The Aquarius girl will be an interesting and bright personality with a unique character and extraordinary sincerity. The following names are suitable for her: Julia, Elvira, Snezhana, Svetlana, Olga, Natalya, Lolita, Liya, Lydia, Larisa, Galina, Violetta, Varvara, Valeria, Anna, Angelina and Alina.
We hope that this article helped you answer the question of what to name a girl born in January. Give your child a Guardian Angel and perhaps he will protect him from life's adversities. And you, as parents, will help him in everything.