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Name days in May


Country: Sweden
Month: May


Name Days: Tradition, Meaning, and Celebration

Name days in Sweden are celebrated by many Swedes as a cultural tradition. Each day of the year is associated with specific names, often rooted in the Christian calendar or historical Swedish naming customs. Name days are marked on calendars, and people with the name assigned to a particular day may receive greetings, small gifts, or flowers from friends and family. Unlike birthdays, name days are typically less formal and more understated. Some workplaces and schools might acknowledge them with a simple congratulation. In general, name days are celebrated in many European countries, often as part of religious or cultural traditions. The practices vary widely, from large feasts in some cultures to modest recognition in others. While name days are less significant in modern times, they remain a cherished way to honor heritage and personal connections.


Name Days: Complete List of Names and Dates

Country Month Day Name days 
Sweden Sweden May 1 Valborg 
Sweden Sweden May 2 Filip, Filippa 
Sweden Sweden May 3 Jane, John 
Sweden Sweden May 4 Mona, Monika 
Sweden Sweden May 5 Erhard, Gotthard 
Sweden Sweden May 6 Marit, Rita 
Sweden Sweden May 7 Carina, Carita 
Sweden Sweden May 8 Åke 
Sweden Sweden May 9 Reidar, Reidun 
Sweden Sweden May 10 Esbjörn, Styrbjörn 
Sweden Sweden May 11 Märit, Märta 
Sweden Sweden May 12 Charlotta, Lotta 
Sweden Sweden May 13 Linn, Linnea 
Sweden Sweden May 14 Halvar, Halvard 
Sweden Sweden May 15 Sofia, Sonja 
Sweden Sweden May 16 Ronald, Ronny 
Sweden Sweden May 17 Rebecka, Ruben 
Sweden Sweden May 18 Erik 
Sweden Sweden May 19 Maj, Majken 
Sweden Sweden May 20 Carola, Karolina 
Sweden Sweden May 21 Conny, Konstantin 
Sweden Sweden May 22 Hemming, Henning 
Sweden Sweden May 23 Desideria, Desirée 
Sweden Sweden May 24 Ivan, Vanja 
Sweden Sweden May 25 Urban 
Sweden Sweden May 26 Vilhelmina, Vilma 
Sweden Sweden May 27 Beda, Blenda 
Sweden Sweden May 28 Borghild, Ingeborg 
Sweden Sweden May 29 Jeanette, Yvonne 
Sweden Sweden May 30 Vera, Veronika 
Sweden Sweden May 31 Pernilla, Petronella 






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