Orthodox male names in January according to the church calendar - complete list. Saints names for boys in January: meaning, origin, patron saint

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15.03.2020

How do we choose a name for our baby? We often rely on the popularity of a name, its exoticism, or through this we express our deep respect to relatives. In all these cases, we rely only on external factors and do not think, and perhaps do not even know, that the name directly affects the fate of the baby!

To select the ideal name that will be a powerful energetic support in a child’s life, it is necessary to take into account many factors.

By date of birth, January 7, you can calculate only some of the child’s qualities

For example, according to astrological systems (calculation for January 7, 2016, 12-00 Moscow)
Zodiac sign - Capricorn, year - fire monkey.
You can calculate the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, other planets, Lunar nodes, the ascendant and the entire natal chart of the child.

And say in general terms what the child’s character will be. But this is only a small, superficial part of the analysis of the essence of character. It is also necessary to take into account the influence of parents, who largely unconsciously and consciously change the child’s character. It is from the parents that the child removes most of the patterns of behavior and relationships, at an early age he copies unconscious stereotypes and takes the energy of the parents for development.

And even if a thorough analysis is carried out, not astrologically, but through a direct analysis of the subtle plans and structure of the soul, to determine the child’s life task (what needs to be developed, supported and implemented) - the issue of choosing the right name and assessing the effectiveness of the name’s influence still remains adequately unresolved.

You can use the name day data to see which of the outstanding saints was born on this or neighboring days. And what name will you like?

You can add up all the numbers for this day, then add them up again and calculate a certain number of life, number of character, number of fate.

There are many different systems for calculation.

If you have strong intuition, try choosing 2-3 names. Then send your options to

Every parent worries about their child and wishes from the bottom of their hearts that life would be pleasant and safe. And if by choosing a name for a child you can improve his fate, then why not take advantage of such a unique opportunity.

Approach the assessment of the effectiveness of the name’s influence on fate consciously.
Give your daughter a name that is safe and has a positive impact on her character, condition and life.

    1. Find out how the future will change depending on the possible names of your child.

    2. Find out how the name affects the health, energy (aura), character and destiny of the baby.

    3. Eliminate the risks of possible harm (in 70% of cases, names cause harm in life).

    4. Manage your child’s future not only through external forms (upbringing, education, profession).

    5. Give your child an internal source of strength and positive qualities and abilities.

What name should I give my child?

In doubt, thinking, searching? Find out the right name for your baby right now! The name is synchronous with the child, family, purpose.

1. You can't pick a name, although already at 3-4 months or even just gave birth?
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4. Look for a name that will help with communication and learning?
5. Everything is in doubt and searching a name you'll like you and family?

Christmas is celebrated on January 7, 2020. According to the old style - January 25, and the day is significant because today our Lord, Jesus Christ, was born. Birthdays on January 7th have special significance - children born today will be accompanied by good luck everywhere. It is believed that whoever has an angel's day is under special, divine protection.

The main patron saint is Jesus Christ, who was born one day under the star of Bethlehem. There are few people, believers and non-believers, who do not know his life path.

His life was devoted to serving people and educating people about the true path, under the hand of God.

Legends say that during his lifetime the Son of God preached to his followers, and after his death he took upon himself the sins of people.

On January 7th according to the Orthodox church calendar, believers celebrate the Birthday of Christ. In times when people did not live according to the Gregorian calendar, this holiday preceded the New Year. First they celebrated Christmas, and then New Year. Now everything is the other way around, but they haven’t forgotten about the old style either and are celebrating the Old New Year.

Among Orthodox believers, Christmas is considered the main holiday after Easter. According to church sources, the following story is told: a long time ago, before our Eri, in the city of Nazareth where Judea lived, a young couple Joseph and Mary lived. Joseph worked as a carpenter and thus earned his bread; they did not live richly.

One day, an angel appeared to the girl and told her the good news that they would soon have their firstborn, the son of God, who would be a king over kings. The young people were very happy about this news, although they did not tell anyone about it and, praying, waited for the baby to appear.

Shortly before the birth of a child, a population census took place in the country; each person had to register in his hometown. For Mary and Joseph this was Bethlehem, where they went. Arriving in their city late at night, they managed to stop only in a cave for shepherds from the bad weather. That night Jesus was born, for whom he had to use an old trough for feeding sheep instead of a cradle. During the birth of the Son of God, a new star shone in the sky - the Bethlehem star. Our Era began on this wonderful day, and the holiday itself - the Nativity of Christ - is the main holiday of all humanity.

There are many folk signs associated with this holiday:

It is impossible for the first guest in the house to be a woman;
- you can’t drink water for breakfast;
- sewing and cleaning is prohibited;
- you must wear a new shirt;
- if you eat a sparrow on January 7, you will flutter like this bird!

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 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:

  1. On the baby's date of birth
  2. For dates between the date of birth and the date of baptism of the child
  3. 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
Nikolai 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)
Nikolai 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
Nikolai 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 from 70 Trophimus
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)
Nikolai 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)
Nikolai from Greek conqueror of nations Holy Martyr Nicholas Krasovsky, priest (new martyr)
Sergey from Etruscan highly respected Holy Martyr Sergius Lebedev, priest (new martyr)

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