Born on May 30
Discover famous personalities who share today's date and explore the cultural significance of their names
Sky & calendar for May 30
Astronomy is approximate (civil date / Northern-hemisphere seasons). Moon phase is a simplified model for the selected date—not for navigation or medical use.
- Moon: Full Moon (~99% illuminated)
- Season: Spring (Northern Hemisphere)
- Day of year: 150 / 365
- Western sun sign (for fun): Gemini
Born on This Day
Notable personalities who share May 30 as their birthday
1992 - Harrison Barnes
Basketball player • Ames, Iowa, USA
Origin: English
Meaning: "Son of Harry"
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1986 - Pasha Parfeny
Musician • Orhei, Moldova
Origin: Romanian
Meaning: "Pasha is a Romanian diminutive of Pavel, meaning 'small'"
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1985 - Bereket Yohannes
Artist • Asmara, Eritrea
Origin: Tigrinya
Meaning: "Blessing"
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1981 - Devendra Banhart
Musician • Houston, Texas, USA
Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: "Devendra means 'king of gods' in Sanskrit."
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1980 - Rayan Patel
Entrepreneur • San Francisco, USA
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: "Gates of Heaven"
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1980 - Steven Gerrard
Footballer • Whiston, England
Origin: Greek
Meaning: "Steven means 'crown' or 'garland'"
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1980 - Xinyi Li
Writer • Chengdu, China
Origin: Chinese
Meaning: "Beautiful and graceful"
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1974 - CeeLo Green
Musician • Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Origin: African-American
Meaning: "CeeLo is a unique name with no specific meaning"
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1972 - Manny Ramirez
Baseball Player • Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: "Manny is a diminutive of Manuel, meaning 'God is with us'"
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1972 - Sekou Smith
Sports Journalist • Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
Origin: Mandingo (West African)
Meaning: "One who is victorious"
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1972 - Mindy Smith
Singer-Songwriter • Long Island, New York, USA
Origin: English
Meaning: "Mindy is a modern name with no specific meaning"
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Cultural Trivia
Fascinating insights about names and cultural traditions connected to today's personalities
Hebrew Name Influence
Both Idina Menzel and Benny Goodman have Hebrew origins. Idina means 'gentle' or 'delicate' in Hebrew, reflecting her powerful yet emotive performances.
Celebrity Surname Influence
Wynonna Judd shares her surname with her famous mother, Naomi Judd, forming a musical legacy. Surnames often play a significant role in carrying on family traditions and achievements.
Gaelic Naming Tradition
Colm Meaney's name has Gaelic roots, meaning 'dove' or 'peaceful' in Irish. In Gaelic tradition, names often carry meanings related to nature or virtues.
French Language Impact
Mel Blanc, known for voicing iconic characters like Bugs Bunny, had a French surname. Blanc means 'white' in French, possibly reflecting his ability to bring characters to life with his voice.
Musical Name Connections
Benny Goodman and Mindy Smith, both musicians, have names associated with the music industry. Names can sometimes subconsciously influence career paths or interests.
English Name Diversity
Mindy Smith and Wynonna Judd both have English origins, showcasing the diversity and popularity of English names in the entertainment industry.
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