С днём ангела
S dnyom angela
The Russian phrase for "happy name day" is С днём ангела (S dnyom angela).
This greeting is used to congratulate someone on the feast day of the saint they are named after. It is used specifically for people who have a Christian saint as a patron, rather than just celebrating the date of their birth.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "With the day of the angel".
How do you pronounce it?
S dnyom angela
Did you know?
- In some Russian families, the день ангела is the preferred day to give gifts, as the birthday is seen as a reminder of the 'burden' of birth.
- It is common for a person to have multiple name days if they have several names, meaning they might be greeted with С днём ангела several times a year.
- Russian name days are tied to the Orthodox liturgical calendar, so the date of your день ангела depends on the church calendar rather than the Gregorian calendar.
Examples in context
- С днем ангела! Желаю вам счастья и благополучия!Happy Name Day! I wish you happiness and prosperity!
- С днем именин! Желаю тебе всего наилучшего и много счастья!Happy Name Day! I wish you all the best and lots of happiness!
- С днём ангела, дорогая сестра!S dnyom angela, dorogaya sestra!Happy name day, dear sister!
- Поздравляю тебя! С днём ангела!Pozdravlyayu tebya! S dnyom angela!I congratulate you! Happy name day!
Example conversation
Anastasia congratulates Alexander on his name day at the office.
- Анастасия AnastasiaАлександр, с днём ангела!Aleksandr, s dnyom angela!Alexander, happy name day!
- Александр AleksandrСпасибо большое, Анастасия!Spasibo bol'shoye, Anastasiya!Thank you very much, Anastasia!
- Анастасия AnastasiaЯ принесла тебе небольшой подарок.Ya prinesla tebe nebol'shoy podarok.I brought you a small gift.
- Александр AleksandrКак мило с твоей стороны!Kak milo s tvoyey storony!How sweet of you!
