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a day on which a person celebrates the feast day of the saint after whom he or she is named
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In many cultures, a name day is celebrated as a feast day in honor of a saint with the same name as the person celebrating.
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My name day is coming up next week, so I'm planning a small get-together with friends and family.
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I never really celebrated my name day growing up, but now I like to use it as an excuse to treat myself to something special.
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For her, every birthday is like a name day, a time to reflect on her identity and purpose in life.