Volodymyr Name Day Wishes

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Volodymyr’s name day under the new church calendar of the OCU and UGCC is celebrated on 15 July; under the old style it is 28 July. The day honours Saint Volodymyr the Great, Equal-to-the-Apostles, the prince who baptised Kyivan Rus-Ukraine. On the same day Ukraine marks the Day of Ukrainian Statehood. Below are short name day wishes for Volodymyr, wishes in your own words, messages for a husband, dad, friend or colleague, poems, and a few words for women named Volodymyra.

More name day collections: name day wishes and Andrii’s name day; for men’s celebrations — birthday wishes for a man.

Short name day wishes for Volodymyr

• Volodymyr, happy name day! Strength, wisdom and peace — like the great prince himself.
• Vova, happy angel day! May your guardian angel always have your back.
• Volodia, happy name day! Health, success and loyal friends by your side.
• Happy name day, Volodymyr! May every task succeed and home always be cosy.

Wishes in your own words

The name Volodymyr is usually interpreted as “the one who rules in peace”, so wishing him strength, confidence and peace fits perfectly. Add a personal memory. For example: “Volodia, happy name day! You always keep your word and lend a shoulder. May Saint Volodymyr protect you, and may your life be full of peace, prosperity and people you can rely on.”

For a husband, dad or grandpa

• My love, happy name day! You are my rock and my peace. Take care of yourself.
• Dad, happy name day! Thank you for your strength, wisdom and example. Health and long years.
• Grandpa, happy name day! May every day bring you joy and calm.

For a friend or colleague

• Vova, happy name day! Good health, great company and success in everything.
• Volodymyr, happy name day! Thank you for your professionalism and reliability. New heights ahead!
• Happy angel day, my friend! May dreams turn into plans and plans into reality.

For Volodymyra

Women named Volodymyra also celebrate on 15 July. Softer words suit them: “Volodymyra, happy name day! May your life be full of peace, love and flowers.”

Name day poems for Volodymyr

Happy name day, Volodymyr!
May strength and courage never tire,
May life be kind in every way
And joy be with you every day!

Rule with kindness, live in peace,
May your blessings never cease,
May your angel’s gentle wing
Guard you well in everything!

About the feast

Prince Volodymyr the Great ruled in Kyiv from 980 and baptised Rus-Ukraine in 988. The Church venerates him as Equal-to-the-Apostles. Since 2021 Ukraine has celebrated the Day of Ukrainian Statehood, and after the switch to the new calendar in 2023 its date coincided with the prince’s feast — 15 July.

A gift for Volodymyr

For men, restrained bouquets, sweets or useful gifts are a good choice on a name day. For Volodymyra — a tender flower basket.

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More options in our flowers for men and sweets sections.

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FAQ

When is Volodymyr’s name day?

Under the new church calendar — on 15 July; under the old style — on 28 July.

What else is celebrated on 15 July?

The Day of Ukrainian Statehood and the Day of the Baptism of Kyivan Rus-Ukraine.

What to give Volodymyr on his name day?

An icon of Saint Volodymyr, a history book, sweets or a restrained bouquet.

Another men’s name day: Mykhailo’s name day (8 November).

Another men’s name day: Oleksandr’s name day (30 August).

A summer men’s name day: Peter and Paul name day (29 June).

Another Equal-to-the-Apostles patron: Kostiantyn name day wishes (21 May).

Another holy prince is Oleh of Briansk. See Oleh name day wishes.

15 July is also Ukrainian Statehood Day. Here are Statehood Day wishes.

Read also: birthday wishes for Volodymyr.

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Author: Maria Svitlovir

Graduated from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Institute of Biology and Medicine (2001). BSc in Biology, MSc in Horticulture. Writes about plants, works at a garden centre selecting and repotting plants, and contributes to plant reference guides.