Hungarian Names
Hungarian names are used in the country of Hungary in central Europe. See also about Hungarian names.
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519Krisztina is the Hungarian form of Christina, a name derived from the Latin Christiana, meaning "follower of Christ." It ultimately traces back to the Greek Christos (Χριστός) via the saint name Christian. The name enter...
Krisztofer is a Hungarian male given name, representing the Hungarian spelling and pronunciation of Christopher, borrowed from English. While the native Hungarian form of Christopher is Kristóf, Krisztofer reflects an En...
Laci is a Diminutive of László, the Hungarian form of Vladislav. The name originated from the Old Slavic elements volděti ('to rule') and slava ('glory'), meaning "ruling with glory." While Vladislav has been borne by nu...
Lajos is the Hungarian form of Louis, derived from the Germanic name Hludwig, meaning 'famous warrior' ('hlud' meaning 'fame' and 'wig' meaning 'warrior'). The name was introduced to Hungary through French influence and...
Lara is a short form of the Russian name Larisa, ultimately derived from the Greek name Larissa, which in Greek mythology was the name of a nymph, whose name may come from "laros" (λάρος) meaning "seagull" or "pleasant,"...
László is the Hungarian form of Vladislav, derived from the Slavic elements volděti meaning "to rule" and slava meaning "glory". As such, László shares the etymological root with other related names such as Ladislav, Lad...
Laura is a feminine given name with roots in Late Latin, derived from Laurus, meaning "laurel". In ancient Rome, laurel leaves were woven into garlands to crown victors and poets, making the name synonymous with triumph...
Lázár is the Hungarian form of Lazarus, a name with deep biblical roots. It derives from the Greek Lazaros, itself a Hellenized version of the Hebrew name Eleazar, which means “God has helped” (from ʾel “God” and ʿazar “...
Lea is a feminine given name used in a variety of languages, serving as a form of Leah. The name appears across several European cultures including Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, German, Hungarian, It...
Léna is a French and Hungarian form of the name Lena. It ultimately traces back to Helen, a name of Greek origin meaning "torch" or "moon." In Greek mythology, Helen of Troy was the daughter of Zeus and Leda, and her abd...
Lénárd is the Hungarian form of the given name Leonard. Leonard itself originated from the Old High German name Leonhard, composed of the elements levon (meaning "lion") and hart (meaning "brave" or "hardy"), thus giving...
Leó is the Hungarian and Icelandic form of Leo. Derived from the Latin word leo meaning "lion," the name carries connotations of strength, courage, and royalty. Cognate with Leon, Leó has been used across various culture...
Letícia is the Hungarian and Portuguese form of Letitia, a name derived from the Late Latin Laetitia, meaning "joy, happiness." The name is rooted in the Latin word laetitia, which carries connotations of great joy and p...
Levente is an old Hungarian masculine given name, used since at least the 10th century. It may be of Slavic origin, or possibly derived from the Hungarian word lesz, meaning "will be." The name was notably borne by membe...
Lídia is the Portuguese, Catalan, and Hungarian form of Lydia.EtymologyThe name ultimately derives from the Greek name Lydia, meaning "from Lydia" — an ancient region in western Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). The region...
Lili is a diminutive of Elisabeth and other names containing the element li, and is used in French, German, and Hungarian. It is also sometimes associated with the German word lilie meaning "lily".Etymology and OriginLil...
Liliána is a Hungarian feminine given name, primarily used in Hungary. It is a form of Lillian, which itself likely originated as a diminutive of Elizabeth or as an elaboration of Lily (from Latin lilium). The name blend...
Lilien is the Hungarian form of Lillian, which itself is a diminutive of Elizabeth and also an elaboration of Lily. The name ultimately traces back to the Hebrew אֱלִישֶׁבַע (ʾElishevaʿ), meaning "my God is an oath" from...
Lilla is a Hungarian diminutive of Lívia or Lídia. As a short form, it carries the affectionate, informal tone common in Hungarian diminutives, often used as a standalone given name. Etymology and Origins Lilla is primar...
Linda is a feminine given name with multiple origins and widespread popularity. Originally a medieval short form of Germanic names containing the element lind meaning "soft, flexible, tender" (from Proto-Germanic *linþaz...
Linett is the Hungarian form of Linette 2, itself a French diminutive of Line, a short form of Caroline. Through this chain, Linett ultimately derives from the masculine name Carolus, the Latin form of Charles. The name...
Lívia is a female given name used in Hungarian, Portuguese, and Slovak, deriving from the Latin Livia, which itself is the feminine form of the Roman family name Livius. The name carries echoes of ancient Rome, both thro...
Loránd is a Hungarian masculine given name, functioning as the Hungarian form of Roland. It is closely related to the variant Lóránt, which also represents the same origin. The name derives from the Old Germanic elements...
Lóránt is a Hungarian masculine given name and surname, serving as the Hungarian equivalent of the name Roland. It derives from the Old Germanic elements hruod meaning "fame" and lant meaning "land," though some etymolog...
Lőrinc is the Hungarian form of the ancient Roman cognomen Laurence, ultimately derived from the Latin Laurentius, meaning “from Laurentum.” Laurentum was a city in ancient Italy, its name probably originating from the L...
Lotti is a German and Hungarian diminutive of the names Charlotte or Liselotte. It is typically used as a feminine given name, though it may occasionally appear as a nickname. The name is especially common in German-spea...
Luca 2 is a Hungarian feminine form of Lucia, ultimately derived from the Latin Lucius, meaning "light." The name is closely tied to the 4th-century Christian martyr Saint Lucia, who, according to tradition, was a wealth...
Lúcia is the Portuguese and Hungarian form of Lucia, a name derived from the Latin word lux meaning "light." As a feminine variant of the Roman praenomen Lucius, it carries both classical and Christian significance. The...
Lujza is the feminine form of Lajos, the Hungarian equivalent of Louis. This name is used primarily in Hungarian and Slovak contexts, representing a localized adaptation of the classic French royal name.Etymology and Ori...
Lukács is a Hungarian given name and surname, derived from the Hungarian form of Luke (or Lucas). As a given name, it is the Hungarian equivalent of Lucas, ultimately tracing back to the Greek name Loukas, meaning "from...
Magda is a short form of Magdalena, itself ultimately derived from the title Magdalene, meaning "of Magdala." Magdala was a village on the Sea of Galilee whose name meant "tower" in Aramaic.Etymology and OriginThe name t...
Etymology and Meaning Magdaléna is a female given name used in Czech, Slovak, and Hungarian. It is a variant of Magdalene, which derives from the Aramaic title meaning "of Magdala." Magdala was an ancient village on the...
Magdi is a Hungarian feminine given name, serving as a diminutive of Magdolna, which is itself the Hungarian form of Magdalene. Ultimately derived from the New Testament figure Mary Magdalene, the name means "of Magdala,...
Magdolna is the Hungarian form of Magdalene, a name with deep biblical roots deriving from the Aramaic word for “tower.” The name traces back to Mary Magdalene, a central figure in the New Testament, who was called Magda...
Maja 2 is a feminine given name used predominantly in Central and Northern Europe, including in Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Hungarian, Macedonian, Norwegian, Polish, Serbian, Slovak, Slovene, and Swedish. It is a di...
Maja is a feminine given name used in Croatian, Danish, German, Hungarian, Norwegian, Polish, Serbian, Slovene, and Swedish. It is a form of the name Maia 1 in various languages, deriving from ancient Greek origins.Etymo...
Mara 2 is a cross-cultural feminine given name with significant usage in Hungarian, Croatian, Serbian, and Macedonian contexts. In Hungarian, it is a variant of Mária, while in Croatian, Serbian, and Macedonian, it is a...
Marcell is a Hungarian masculine given name, derived from the Latin name Marcellus. Marcellus itself originated as a diminutive of the Roman praenomen Marcus, which is thought to be connected to the name of the Roman war...
Margaréta is the Slovak and Hungarian form of Margaret, a classic feminine given name with deep historical and cultural roots. Derived from the Latin Margarita, which itself comes from the Greek μαργαρίτης (margarites),...
Margit is a feminine given name found across several European cultures, functioning as the Hungarian and Scandinavian form of Margaret. The name ultimately derives from the Greek word μαργαρίτης (margarites), meaning "pe...
Mari is a feminine given name used in many European languages, serving as a form of Maria or Marie. It is the Estonian, Finnish, Welsh, and Breton form of Maria, a Hungarian diminutive of Mária, and a Scandinavian, Georg...
Mária is the Hungarian and Slovak form of Maria, itself a Latin derivation of Greek Μαρία (Maria) from Hebrew מִרְיָם (Miryam), the original name of the mother of Jesus. The root Mary is associated with meanings such as...
Marián is a masculine given name used in Czech, Hungarian, and Slovak. It is a localization of the Roman Marianus, a name itself derived from the family name Marius. In the Christian context, the name has occasionally be...
Mariann is a female given name used primarily in Hungary and Scandinavia, where it serves as a variant of Marianne. The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew Maryam (Miriam), through the Greek Mariam and Latin Maria, c...
Marianna is a feminine given name used in numerous languages, including English, Estonian, Finnish, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Latvian, Polish, Russian, and Slovak. It is a combination of Maria and Anna, though it can al...
Marica is a feminine given name used in Croatian, Hungarian, Italian, Serbian, and Slovene. It functions as a diminutive of Marija in Croatian, Serbian, and Slovene, and of Mária in Hungarian, both of which are forms of...
Marietta is a feminine given name and a diminutive of Maria, used in several European languages including German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, and Polish.EtymologyThe name Marietta traces its roots to the Latin Maria, whic...
Marika is a feminine given name used widely across Europe and beyond, serving as a diminutive of Maria and other names beginning with Mari. Its origins trace back to the Hungarian and Greek forms of Maria, which ultimate...
Mariska is a feminine diminutive of Maria, widely used in Dutch and Hungarian contexts. The name embodies a blend of endearment and tradition, drawing on the universal popularity of Maria across Europe. Maria itself deri...
Márk is the Hungarian form of the given name Mark, which itself derives from the Latin name Marcus. Marcus traces its origin to the Roman god of war, Mars, and carries the meaning of “dedicated to Mars” or “warlike.” In...
Márta is a Hungarian feminine given name, equivalent to the English Martha. It derives from the Aramaic root marta meaning "the lady, the mistress," the feminine form of mar ("master").Etymology and HistoryThe name appea...
Martin is a masculine given name used across many languages and cultures. It originates from the Roman name Martinus, which is derived from Martis, the genitive case of the name of the Roman god Mars. Mars was the protec...
Etymology and Historical RootsMartina is the feminine form of Martin, derived from the Roman name Martinus, itself a derivative of Martis, the genitive case of the name of the Roman god Mars. As a female counterpart, Mar...
Márton is the Hungarian form of Martin. Derived from the Latin name Martinus, which originates from Martis, the genitive case of the Roman god Mars, the name carries the meaning of "of Mars" or "warlike". While the root...
Mártuska is a Hungarian diminutive form of Márta, the Hungarian equivalent of Martha. The suffix "-uska" is a common Hungarian affectionate diminutive, adding a sense of endearment and familiarity. The name Márta itself...
Máté is the Hungarian form of the biblical name Matthew. It is a common given name in Hungary, typically used for males.EtymologyThe name ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Mattithiah, meaning "gift of Yahweh." The...
Matild is the Hungarian form of Matilda, a feminine given name of Germanic origin. The name ultimately derives from the Old High German elements maht "might, strength" and hilt "battle", giving it the meaning "strength i...
Mátyás is the Hungarian form of Matthias, itself a variant of Matthew. The name derives from the Greek Ματθίας (Matthias), a variant of Ματθαῖος (Matthaios), which ultimately comes from the Hebrew name Mattithiah meaning...
Maximilián is the Hungarian and Slovak form of Maximilian, ultimately derived from the Roman name Maximilianus. This name itself stems from the Latin word maximus, meaning "greatest." It was borne by a 3rd-century Christ...
Melánia is the Hungarian and Slovak form of Melanie, ultimately derived from the Greek element melaina meaning "black, dark" or "dark-skinned". The name traces back to the Latin name Melania from the Greek μέλαινα (melai...