Hungarian Names
Hungarian names are used in the country of Hungary in central Europe. See also about Hungarian names.
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519Gáspár is the Hungarian form of Jasper, a name of Persian origin meaning "treasurer," ultimately derived from the Old Persian ganzabarah. The name has strong biblical and legendary associations, most notably with one of...
Gazsi is a Diminutive of the Hungarian masculine given name Gáspár. Formed through clipping and the affectionate Hungarian diminutive suffix -i (with a phonological change in the root from -ás- to -azs-), Gazsi functions...
Gellért is the Hungarian form of Gerard. The name derives from the Old German elements ger meaning "spear" and hart meaning "hard, firm, brave, hardy", giving the overall sense of "brave with the spear" or "hardy warrior...
Georgina is a feminine given name used in English, Hungarian, and Spanish. It is the feminine form of George, which derives from the Greek name Georgios, itself from georgos meaning “farmer, earthworker”. The name is thu...
Gergely is the Hungarian form of Gregory, derived from the Late Greek name Γρηγόριος (Gregorios), which means "watchful, alert" (from Greek γρήγορος). The name has deep Christian roots, borne by many early saints includi...
Gergő is a Hungarian masculine given name, functioning as a diminutive form of Gergely. The name thus traces its origin back to the English Gregory, which derives from the Latin Gregorius, itself from the Late Greek Γρηγ...
Gertrúd is the Hungarian form of Gertrude. The name originates from the Old German elements ger "spear" and drud "strength", carrying the meaning of "spear of strength".Etymology and Historical ContextThe name Gertrude w...
Géza is a Hungarian given name of uncertain origin, likely derived from the Old Hungarian Gyeücsa, itself possibly a diminutive form of the noble title gyevü or gyeü, which originates from the Turkic word jabgu meaning "...
Gitta is a feminine given name primarily used in German and Hungarian contexts. In German, it serves as a short form of Brigitta, while in Hungarian it functions as a short form of Margit. Due to its dual derivation, the...
Gizella is a Hungarian feminine given name, deriving from Giselle and its Germanic roots. The name originates from the Old German element gisal, meaning "hostage, pledge" (from Proto-Germanic gīslaz). It may have origina...
Gizi is a Hungarian diminutive of Giselle. While Giselle itself has a rich history across Europe, its Hungarian variant Gizi carries a distinctly local flavor, often used as an affectionate pet form or nickname. The base...
Glória is the Portuguese and Hungarian form of Gloria, a name meaning "glory," derived from Portuguese and Spanish titles of the Virgin Mary, Maria da Glória and María de Gloria. The name was brought into prominence thro...
Gréta is a feminine given name used in Hungarian and Icelandic. It is a short form of Margaréta in Hungarian and of Margrét in Icelandic, all ultimately derived from Margaret, which comes from the Greek word margarites,...
Gusztáv is the Hungarian form of Gustav, a name whose ultimate origins are debated. Gustav is thought to derive from Old Norse elements gautr meaning "Geat" and stafr meaning "staff", though the compound *Gautstafr* is n...
Gyöngyi is a Hungarian feminine given name that derives from the Hungarian word gyöngy, meaning "pearl", itself of Turkic origin. It is often used as a short form of longer names such as Gyöngyvér or Gyöngyvirág, althoug...
Gyöngyvér is a Hungarian feminine name that literally means "sister of pearl." It is a compound of the Hungarian words gyöngy ("pearl") and testvér ("sibling"). The name was invented by the renowned Hungarian poet János...
György is the Hungarian form of George. The name George ultimately derives from the Greek name Georgios, from the word georgos meaning "farmer" or "earthworker," combining the elements ge ("earth") and ergon ("work").Ety...
Györgyi is a Hungarian feminine given name, derived as a feminine form of György, the Hungarian equivalent of George. The name George originates from the Greek name Γεώργιος (Georgios), meaning "farmer, earthworker," fro...
Györgyike is a feminine Hungarian given name, functioning as a diminutive of Györgyi, the Hungarian feminine form of George. The name George ultimately derives from the Greek Γεώργιος (Georgios), meaning "farmer" or "ear...
EtymologyGyőző is a distinctly Hungarian masculine given name. It was coined during the Hungarian language reform of the late 18th and 19th centuries, an erudite movement that aimed at renewing and expanding the national...
Gyula is the Hungarian form of Julius, though the connection stems from a 19th-century misconception. The name actually originates from a Hungarian royal title, which was probably of Turkic origin. Etymology and Origin T...
Gyuri is a Hungarian masculine given name, primarily used as a diminutive of György, the Hungarian form of George. The name is typically pronounced with a voiced palatal stop (/ɟuri/) and carries an affectionate or famil...
Hajna is a Hungarian female given name. It is a widely recognized shortened form of Hajnal, which means "dawn" in Hungarian. The name was coined by the notable Hungarian poet Mihály Vörösmarty in 1825 for his epic poem Z...
Hajnal is a Hungarian feminine given name, also used as a surname. It derives from the Hungarian word for "dawn", symbolizing the first light of daybreak. This poetic meaning evokes freshness, hope, and new beginnings, m...
Hajnalka is a Hungarian feminine given name that emerged in the 19th century. It is derived from the Hungarian word hajnal, meaning "dawn," combined with the diminutive suffix -ka, thus literally translating to "little d...
Hajni is a Hungarian diminutive of the names Hajnal or Hajnalka. It is formed by taking the root of the original name and adding the Hungarian diminutive suffix -i, which often conveys endearment or colloquial familiarit...
Hanga is a Hungarian feminine given name that means "heather" in Hungarian, referring to the evergreen shrub that grows in heathlands. The name is a botanical name, derived directly from the Hungarian word for the plant,...
Hanna is a feminine short form of Johanna, particularly common in Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Hungarian, Norwegian, and Swedish usage. It ultimately derives from the masculine John through the feminine forms Joanna a...
Hanna is a form of Hannah used in several languages, including Arabic, Hebrew, Belarusian, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Hungarian, Icelandic, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish, and Ukrainian. The name ultimately derives from...
Hédi 1 is a Hungarian diminutive of Hedvig, the Scandinavian, Finnish, and Hungarian form of Hedwig. Originating from the Old German name Hadewig, it combines the elements hadu "battle, combat" and wig "war", giving the...
Etymology and OriginsHedvig is a Scandinavian, Finnish, and Hungarian form of Hedwig, a German name originating from the Old German elements hadu meaning "battle, combat" and wig meaning "war". The name thus carries the...
Heléna is the Hungarian form of Helen, a name with deep roots in Greek mythology and Christian tradition. The Hungarian variant reflects the widespread adaptation of this classic name across European languages, maintaini...
Helga is a feminine name of Old Norse origin, derived from heilagr meaning "holy, blessed." It is used across a wide range of languages and cultures, including Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Hungarian, Icelandic,...
Etymology and OriginHenriett is a Hungarian variant of Henrietta, the Latinate feminine form of Henriette, which originated as a French diminutive of the male name Henri — the French version of Henry, ultimately derived...
Henrietta is a feminine given name used in English, Finnish, Hungarian, and Swedish. It is the Latinate form of Henriette, which itself is the French feminine diminutive of Henri. Ultimately, the name traces back to the...
Henrik is a male given name of Germanic origin that serves as the Scandinavian, Slavic (Croatian, Slovene), Hungarian, and German (Low German) form of the name Henry. The name ultimately derives from the Old High German...
Hermina is a feminine given name used in Dutch, Slovene, Hungarian, and Croatian cultures. It is a form of Hermine, the German feminine form of Herman. The root name Herman derives from the Old German elements heri "army...
Hilda is a feminine given name used widely across European languages including Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, German, Hungarian, Norwegian, Spanish, and Swedish. It originated as a short form of names containing the Ol...
Hunor is a Hungarian masculine given name derived from the ethnic term Hun, referring to the nomadic people from Central Asia who expanded into Europe in the 4th century. The word Hun traces its linguistic roots to Latin...
Ibolya is a Hungarian feminine given name meaning "violet" in Hungarian, ultimately derived from Latin viola. The name directly references the violet flower, making it a floral name common in Hungarian-speaking cultures....
Ida is a feminine given name of ancient Germanic origin, derived from the element id, meaning "work, labour" (from Proto-Germanic *idiz). This etymology conveys a sense of industriousness and prosperity, aligning with th...
Ignác is the Hungarian, Slovak, and Czech form of Ignatius. The name Ignatius itself originates from the Roman family name Egnatius, which is of unknown Etruscan origin. Over time, the spelling was influenced by Latin ig...
Ildi is a Hungarian diminutive of the female given name Ildikó. It is a short, affectionate form commonly used in Hungarian-speaking regions, and it adheres to the linguistic pattern of nicknames formed by clipping longe...
Ildikó is a Hungarian feminine given name of Germanic origin. It is ultimately a form of Hilda, derived from the Old Frankish element hildi (Old High German hilt, Old English hild), meaning "battle" or "warrior". The nam...
Ildó is a Hungarian diminutive of Ildikó, a name possibly derived from Hilda. Rooted in Germanic elements meaning "battle," Hilda originally comes from a short form of compound names containing hildi (Old Frankish), hilt...
Ili is a Hungarian diminutive of Ilona, the Hungarian form of Helen. As a given name, it is typically feminine and used in Hungary and among Hungarian-speaking communities.EtymologyThe name Ili derives from Ilona, which...
Ilike is a Hungarian diminutive of Ilona. While the name has a modern homophone in the web service iLike (created by brothers Ali and Hadi Partovi), it is unconnected to that brand, having a much older onomastic origin r...
Ilka is a feminine name primarily used in German and Hungarian, functioning as a Hungarian diminutive of Ilona. The name Ilona itself is an old Hungarian form of Helen, possibly derived via a Slavic language. In Finland,...
Illés is the Hungarian form of Elias, which itself originates from the Hebrew name Elijah, meaning "my God is Yahweh." This biblical name holds deep religious significance, stemming from Elijah, a 9th-century BC prophet...
Ilona is a feminine given name used predominantly in Hungary, Finland, and other parts of Central and Eastern Europe. It is the Hungarian form of Helen, which itself derives from the Greek Helene (Ἑλένη), meaning "torch"...
Ilonka is a Hungarian and Czech diminutive of Ilona, which itself derives from Helen. The root name Helen likely originates from the Greek Helene, meaning "torch" or "corposant," possibly linked to the moon (selene).Mean...
Imola is a Hungarian feminine name created by the renowned Hungarian author Mór Jókai for a character in his 1883 novel Bálványosvár. The name is derived from the Hungarian word for centaury, knapweed, or starthistle, wh...
Etymology and OriginImre is the Hungarian form of Emmerich, a Germanic name composed of elements meaning "ruler" or "king" (from rih). The first element is uncertain, possibly deriving from irmin ("whole, great"), amal (...
Irén is the Hungarian form of Irene, a name derived from the Greek Εἰρήνη (Eirene), meaning "peace." The name has deep historical and cultural roots, spaning from ancient Greek mythology to early Christian saints and Byz...
Irma is a female given name with multiple origins and widespread usage across Europe and the United States. In the Germanic linguistic tradition, it originated as a short form of names beginning with the Old German eleme...
EtymologyIstván is the Hungarian form of Stephen, which derives from the Greek name Στέφανος (Stephanos) meaning "crown, wreath". The name was introduced to Hungary through Christianity, as Stephen (István) was venerated...
Iván is a Spanish and Hungarian form of Ivan, a Slavic name that ultimately derives from the Hebrew Yôḥānnān, meaning "God is gracious." The name Ivan is deeply rooted in Slavic cultures and is a variant of the Greek Ioa...
Ivett is a Hungarian feminine given name, directly derived from the French name Yvette. Yvette itself originates as a diminutive of Yves, the medieval French form of the Germanic name Ivo 1, which is linked to the elemen...
Izabella is a feminine given name used in Hungarian, Polish, and Russian, functioning as a localized form of Isabella. The name ultimately traces its roots through the Latin medieval form Isabella to the Hebrew Elizabeth...
Izidóra is the Hungarian form of Isidora, itself derived from the Greek name Isidoros, meaning “gift of Isis” — a reference to the ancient Egyptian goddess Isis. The name thus carries a dual heritage: a distinctly Hellen...