August 15, 2026Romanian
Dormition of the Mother of God (Great St. Mary)
Maria, Marian, Mariana, Marioara, Mioara, Marinela, & Măriuca
What is celebrated
The largest women's name day in Romania and one of the most important feasts of the year. It is also Navy Day.
How it is celebrated
Church in the morning, then a large meal. Calls come all day — a Maria who hears from nobody on 15 August notices at once.
What people say
La mulți ani!
What is given
- ✓Flowers — odd numbers, always
- ✓An icon or something for the home
- ✓Sweets
What to avoid
- ✕Flowers in even numbers — those are only for funerals
- ✕Chrysanthemums and carnations — cemetery flowers
Name variants and diminutives
MariaMarianMarianaMarioaraMioaraMarinelaMăriuca
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