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On November 8, nearly 1.5 million Romanians celebrate their name day in honor of Saints Archangels Michael and Gabriel. According to the General Directorate for the Evidence of Persons, there are 836,706 men and 637,217 women celebrating. The most common names among men are Mihai and Gabriel, while women predominantly bear the names Mihaela and Gabriela. Other variations of these names are also celebrated, including Mihail, Gavril, and their diminutives. This day commemorates the Archangels and all celestial powers.