Hungarian Names
Hungarian names are used in the country of Hungary in central Europe. See also about Hungarian names.
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519Izolda is a feminine given name used primarily in Georgia, Hungary, Poland, and Russia. It is a regional form of the older name Iseult, which originates from the famous Arthurian legend of Tristan and Iseult. The ultimat...
Izsák is the Hungarian form of Isaac. The name derives from the Hebrew Yitsḥaq, meaning "he will laugh, he will rejoice," based on the root tsaḥaq (to laugh). This etymology is grounded in the biblical account: according...
Jácint is a Hungarian masculine given name, derived from the Latin Hyacinthus, which in turn comes from the Greek Hyakinthos (Ὑάκινθος), a name associated with the hyacinth flower.EtymologyThe origin of the name is roote...
Jakab is the Hungarian form of James, originating from the Latin Iacobus, itself derived from the Greek Iakobos and ultimately the Hebrew Yaʿaqov (see Jacob). The name appears in the New Testament borne by two apostles:...
Jákob is the Hungarian and Czech form of the biblical name Jacob, deriving from the Latin Iacob and Greek Ἰακώβ. The name ultimately comes from the Hebrew יַעֲקֹב (Yaʿaqov), traditionally explained as meaning "holder of...
Jancsi is a Hungarian diminutive of János, the Hungarian form of John. Commonly used as a term of endearment, it corresponds to English nicknames like Johnny or Jack. The name is formed by clipping János and adding the d...
EtymologyJani is a male given name with two distinct but related applications. In Finnish, Jani is a form of Iohannes (see John), ultimately derived from the Hebrew Yoḥanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious." In Hungarian, it...
Janka is a feminine diminutive form of Ján, Jan 1 or János, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name יוֹחָנָן (Yoḥanan) meaning "Yahweh is gracious." It is used across Czech, Hungarian, Polish, Slovak, and Sorbian languag...
János is the Hungarian form of John. The name John ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious."EtymologyJános traces back through Latin Iohannes and Greek Ioannes to the Hebrew Yochanan...
Jázmin is the Hungarian form of Jasmine, a name derived from the English word for a climbing plant with fragrant flowers used in perfumery. The ultimate origin is Persian یاسمین (yāsamīn), which also serves as a Persian...
Jenci is a Hungarian diminutive of the male given name Jenő, formed by clipping the base name and adding the -ci suffix. This affectionate shortening follows a common pattern in Hungarian onomastics for creating familiar...
Jenő is a Hungarian male given name with a dual etymological heritage. On one hand, it traces back to one of the seven ancient Hungarian tribes that settled the Carpathian Basin around 895 AD, named after a legendary chi...
Johanna is a feminine given name used across a wide range of European languages, including Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, German, Hungarian, Norwegian, and Swedish, as well as in Medieval Latin contexts. It i...
Jolán is a Hungarian female given name, derived as a Jolánka short form. The name was popularized by the Hungarian writer András Dugonics, who created Jolánka for the protagonist of his novel Jólánka, Etelkának Leánya (1...
Jolánka is a Hungarian feminine given name, originally a literary invention by the Hungarian writer András Dugonics. He created it for the main character in his novel Jólánka, Etelkának Leánya (1803). Dugonics may have b...
Jónás is the Hungarian form of the name Jonah. In Hungarian, it is used both as a masculine given name and as a surname. The name directly derives from the Hebrew Yona, meaning "dove." In the Bible, Jonah is the prophet...
Jonatán is the Hungarian and Spanish form of Jonathan, a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh has given" and derived from the elements יְהוֹ (yeho) and נָתַן (natan) meaning "to give". This accented spelling is specific...
Jóska is a Hungarian diminutive form of the given name József, which itself is the Hungarian equivalent of Joseph. The name is formed through a process of clipping and adding the diminutive suffix -ka, with a sound chang...
EtymologyJozefa is the Hungarian and Slovene feminine form of Joseph. The name Joseph ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning "he will add," related to the root yasaf meaning "to add, to increase." In the...
József is the Hungarian form of Joseph, a widely recognized name of Hebrew origin. It derives from the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning "he will add" or "he will increase," rooted in the element yasaf, signifying "to add." The...
Józsi is a common Hungarian diminutive of József, the Hungarian form of Joseph. The name is formed by clipping the full name József and adding the Hungarian diminutive suffix -i, a frequent pattern in Hungarian nicknames...
Józsua is the Hungarian form of Joshua.EtymologyThe name Joshua ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yehoshuaʿ (יְהוֹשֻׁעַ), meaning "Yahweh is salvation." It is composed of two elements: yeho, referring to the Hebrew...
Judit is a feminine given name used in several languages, including Danish, German, Hungarian, Norwegian, Spanish, and Swedish. It is a form of Judith, derived from the Hebrew name יְהוּדִית (Yehuḏiṯ), meaning "Jewish wo...
Juli is a Hungarian short form of Julia. In Hungarian, Juli functions as an affectionate and familiar variant, often used informally within families or among close friends. The name Julia itself has a rich history, deriv...
Júlia is a feminine given name used in Catalan, Hungarian, Portuguese, and Slovak, derived as a form of the Latin name Julia. It ultimately originates from the Roman family name Julius, which is of uncertain etymology bu...
Julianna is a feminine given name used primarily in English, Hungarian, and Polish. It is most commonly considered a Latinate variant of Juliana, itself the feminine form of Julian. Additionally, it can be interpreted as...
Juliska is a Hungarian diminutive of the name Julia, typically used as a feminine given name. The base name Julia is the feminine form of the Roman family name Julius, famously borne by Julia Augusta (Livia Drusilla), wi...
Jusztina is the Hungarian form of the Latin name Justina, which ultimately derives from Justin. The root name Justin comes from the Latin Iustinus, a derivative of Iustus, meaning "just" or "fair." This name was borne by...
Kajetán is a masculine given name of Czech, Slovak, and Hungarian origin, serving as the local form of the Late Roman name Caietanus (see Gaetano). The name ultimately derives from the Latin Caietanus, meaning "from Caie...
Kálmán is a Hungarian masculine given name with a complex etymology. It is often considered a variant of Koloman, though its precise origin remains debated. The name likely derives from a Turkic word meaning "remainder,"...
Kamilla is a feminine given name used primarily in Danish, Hungarian, Norwegian, Polish, Russian, and Swedish, deriving from the Camilla form. In Russian and Hungarian, it is a direct form of Camilla, while in Polish and...
Karcsi is a Hungarian diminutive of Károly, the Hungarian form of Karl or Charles. The name Károly itself is equivalent to Charles, a name of Germanic origin meaning "free man." The Hungarian diminutive Karcsi is formed...
Karola is a feminine given name used in German, Hungarian, and Polish. It is a feminine form of Carolus, the Latinized version of Charles. The name ultimately traces back to the Germanic word *karlaz, meaning 'man' or, a...
Karolina is a feminine given name widely used across Europe, including in Croatian, Danish, German, Hungarian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Norwegian, Polish, Russian, Slovene, Swedish, and Ukrainian speaking communities. It...
Károly is the Hungarian equivalent of the name Karl, which itself derives from Charles. The name has been a common Hungarian male given name for centuries. It is also occasionally used as a surname in Hungary.Etymology a...
Kata is a short form with significant cultural cachet in several European languages: it serves as a Hungarian short form of Katalin, a Finnish short form of Katariina, and a Croatian short form of Katarina. All these nam...
Katalin is the Hungarian and Basque form of the name Katherine, a name with a rich and debated etymology. Ultimately derived from the Greek Aikaterine, theories trace it to the goddess Hecate, the Greek word for 'torture...
Katalinka is a Hungarian diminutive of Katalin, the Hungarian form of Katherine. The name carries the affection and familiarity typical of Hungarian diminutives formed with the -ka suffix. While Katalinka was likely more...
Kati is a feminine given name used in Finland, Estonia, and Hungary. In Finnish and Estonian, it serves as a diminutive of Katariina, while in Hungarian it is a diminutive of Katalin. Both Katariina and Katalin are ultim...
Katica is a Croatian, Slovene, and Hungarian diminutive of the name Katherine. In these languages, the suffix '-ica' typically forms affectionate or familiar forms, giving Katica a tender, intimate feel akin to terms lik...
Katinka is a feminine given name that functions as a diminutive in multiple languages: in Dutch, it is a diminutive of Catharina; in German, of Katharina; and in Hungarian, of Katalin. All these root names ultimately der...
Kató is a Hungarian diminutive of the female given name Katalin, itself the Hungarian form of Katherine. The name is formed by clipping Katalin and adding the diminutive suffix -ó, resulting in a familiar, affectionate e...
Kázmér is the Hungarian form of Casimir, a name with deep Slavic roots. The ultimate origin lies in the Polish name Kazimierz, derived from the Slavic elements kaziti "to destroy" and mirŭ "peace, world", giving it the m...
Kelemen is a Hungarian male given name, equivalent to the English Clement. It derives from the Latin name Clemens, meaning "merciful" or "gentle." The name has been used across Christian Europe since early times, reflect...
Kende is a Hungarian masculine given name derived from the royal title kende or kündü, which referred to the ceremonial sacral king of the early Magyars. In the dual-monarchy system, the kende ruled alongside the militar...
Kincső is a Hungarian feminine given name created by the author Mór Jókai for his novel The Novel of the Next Century (1872). The name is derived from the Hungarian word kincs, meaning "treasure", with the suffix -ő ofte...
Kinga is a Hungarian and Polish feminine given name, originating as a diminutive of Kunigunde. The name Kunigunde itself is composed of Old German elements kunni ('clan, family') or kuni ('royal'), combined with gunda ('...
Kíra is a Hungarian feminine form of Cyrus. The name Cyrus itself derives from the Old Persian 𐎤𐎢𐎽𐎢𐏁 (Kuruš), possibly meaning 'young' or 'humiliator (of the enemy)', and is also linked to the Elamite tradition. In Hunga...
Kitti is a Hungarian feminine given name, primarily used as a diminutive of Katalin, the Hungarian form of Katherine. The name carries the affectionate, informal quality typical of Hungarian diminutives, and is often use...
Klára is the Czech, Hungarian, and Slovak form of Clara, a name derived from the Late Latin Clarus, meaning "clear, bright, famous." The name ultimately traces back to the Latin adjective clārus, signifying brightness an...
Klaudia is a feminine given name used in several European languages, primarily Polish, Slovak, Hungarian, Albanian, and German. It is the form of Claudia found in these languages, as well as a German variant of Claudia a...
Klotild is the Hungarian form of Clotilde, ultimately derived from the Old Frankish name Chrodechildis. This name is composed of the Germanic elements hruod meaning "fame, glory" and hilt meaning "battle", giving the nam...
Kolos is a Hungarian diminutive of Miklós, itself a Hungarian form of Nicholas. As a given name, it is relatively uncommon and predominantly male, reflecting a naming tradition that often adapts mainstream Christian name...
Konrád is a Hungarian, Czech and Slovak masculine given name, and also a surname (female form: Konrádová in Czech and Slovak). It is the local form of Conrad, a name of Old German origin meaning "brave counsel" — derived...
Konstantin is a given name used in several European languages, including Bulgarian, Estonian, Finnish, German, Hungarian, Macedonian, Russian, and Serbian. It is the form of Constantine 1 in these languages, derived from...
EtymologyKoppány is a Hungarian masculine given name of uncertain origin. It is likely derived from an old Turkic word meaning great, tall, reflecting the linguistic influence of Turkic peoples on the Hungarian language...
Kornél is a Hungarian masculine given name, derived as the Hungarian form of Cornelius. The root name Cornelius is a Roman family name that likely originates from the Latin word cornu meaning "horn". In the New Testament...
Kornélia is the Hungarian and Slovak form of Cornelia. The name Cornelia itself is the feminine derivative of the Roman family name Cornelius, which is of uncertain etymology but may be related to the Latin word cornu me...
Etymology and MeaningKristóf is the Hungarian form of Christopher, a name that can be traced back to the Late Greek Christophoros (Χριστόφορος), meaning "bearing Christ" — composed of Christos (Χριστός) and phero (φέρω)....
EtymologyKrisztián is the Hungarian form of Christian, a name derived from the medieval Latin Christianus, meaning 'a Christian'. This Latin term itself ultimately originates from the Greek Christos (Χριστός), meaning 'a...