With around 10 million people, Hungary is a country in Central Europe with a complicated history of occupation and war. Despite its history, Hungary began to develop well after transitioning from communism to capitalism.
The Hungarian language, distantly related to the Finnish and Estonian languages, is one of just a few European languages that derives from the Uralic language family instead of the Indo-European family.
Hungarian names have pagan roots. At first, these names were associated with natural phenomena, wishes for the child, or even the characteristics of the child. For instance, Frank means “free” in translation, and Diezot means “winner”.
Later on, some Turkish names became popular in the country, with some names such as ‘Geza’ and ‘Atilla’ not having their meanings or forms changed after coming into Hungarian nomenclature.
Due to the rise of Christianity, children started to be given middle names after baptism. Names were taken from Christian namebooks and transformed into Hungarian, with a name like ‘Gabriel’ becoming ‘Gabor’.
Many Hungarian names have Christian equivalents. For example, ‘Gergely’ is ‘Gregory’, ‘István’ is Stepan, etc. However, there are also many Hungarian names that have nothing to do with Christianity. For example, the masculine ‘Géza’, and ‘Béla’, or the female ‘Aranka’ or ‘Ildikó’ are not Christian. The presence of a lot of Christian names at any time has to do with the political climate.
Thus, both native and non-native Hungarian names are popular in the country. These names are usually related to professions, spiritual qualities, or character traits.
Every child in Hungary has several personal names, with the first being the main name recorded in all official documents, the second being given to the child at baptism, and the third being given during the sacrament of chrismation. The last two names are not used in day-to-day life. Their name, despite whether it is an official document or a spoken word, is always followed by a surname and, in all names, the stress is on the first syllable.
The government approved a complete alphabetical list of Hungarian names which includes the naming conventions for children. This is so Hungarians can honor their traditions, genetics, and culture by not allowing borrowed names to become more popular than national names. Children are only allowed to be called other names if they are from a different nation or religion.
In this article, we have created a list of 200 Hungarian names for boys and girls to help you pick the perfect name for your little boy or girl. These names should help highlight your child’s uniqueness.
In the list below, you can hopefully find a name that sounds great and has the perfect meaning for your child. Look at the list to learn more about the meanings and origins of common Hungarian names for boys.
Traditional Hungarian Names For Boys
These are common and beautiful names from Hungary to help inspire you on your baby-naming.
1. Aladar
Original:
Aladár
How to pronounce:
AH-la-dar
Origin:
Old German Aldemar
Meaning:
Experienced, famous, or mighty
Interesting Facts:
The name is likely a Hungarian version of ‘Aldarik’ or ‘Aldemar’.
Famous Persons:
Known as the best Olympic swordsman, Aladár Gerevich was a Hungarian fencer.
2. Alajos
How to pronounce:
AW-law-yosh
Origin:
Old German Alawis
Meaning:
Omniscient (all-knowing)
Alternative spelling:
Ali, Alika, Lojzi
Variations in other languages:
Luis (Spanish), Alois (German)
Interesting Facts:
This name was quite uncommon in the 1990s.
Famous Persons:
Alajos Hauszmann, from Hungary, was a professor and architect as well as a member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences.
3. Arpad
Original:
Árpád
How to pronounce:
AR-pad
Origin:
Hungarian Árpa
Meaning:
Barley
Interesting Facts:
A Magyar ruler, who led his people into Hungary in the 9th century and thus became a national hero, had this name.
Famous Persons:
Árpád Feszty was a painter from Hungary.
4. Attilla
How to pronounce:
AW-teel-law
Origin:
Gothic Atta
Meaning:
Little father
Alternative spelling:
Etele
Variations in other languages:
Atilla (Turkish)
Interesting Facts:
A leader of the Huns (a nomadic people from Central Asia who extended into Eastern Europe in the 4th century) from the 5th century bore this name.
Famous Persons:
Attila József is one of the most renowned Hungarian poets of the 1900s.
5. Csaba
How to pronounce:
CHAW-baw
Origin:
Hungarian
Meaning:
Shepherd
Interesting Facts:
According to legend, one of Attila the Hun’s sons bore this name.
Famous Persons:
Born in Budapest, Csaba Deseo is a jazz violinist from Hungary.
6. Detre
How to pronounce:
DET-re
Origin:
Old German Theoderic
Meaning:
People and mighty
Interesting Facts:
Hungarian version of the name ‘Dietrich’. One notable person with this name was Bebek Detre, who was Palatine of Hungary between 1397-1402.
Famous Persons:
One of the most famous lawyers from the Jagiellonian Era, Detre Rajki was a Hungarian nobleman and jurist.
7. Elemer
Original:
Elemér
How to pronounce:
EH-leh-mehr
Origin:
Hungarian
Meaning:
Uncertain
Alternative spelling:
Eli, Elkó, Emi
Interesting Facts:
This name may come from ‘Velimir’, a Slavic name meaning ‘great’, but it also may come from the Germanic name ‘Elmar’ which means ‘noble’ and ‘famous’.
Famous Persons:
Elemér Vass was a renowned painter from Hungary.
8. Ervin
How to pronounce:
EHR-veen
Origin:
Old German Heriwin
Meaning:
Army and friend
Interesting Facts:
This may have been combined with the Germanic name ‘Eburwin’.
Famous Persons:
Ervin László, from Hungary, who was originally a classical pianist, is a philosopher of science, systems theorist, integral theorist, and an advocate of the theory of quantum consciousness.
9. Farkas
How to pronounce:
FAR-kawsh
Origin:
Hungarian
Meaning:
Wolf
Alternative spelling:
Farcsi, Farko
Interesting Facts:
This name is the equivalent of the German name ‘Wolfgang’.
Famous Persons:
Farkas Bethlen de Bethlen was a chronicler in the Principality of Transylvania as well as a Hungarian noble.
10. Frigyes
How to pronounce:
FREE-jesh
Origin:
Old German
Meaning:
Peace and rich ruler
Alternative spelling:
Frici
Variations in other languages:
Priidik (Estonian)
Interesting Facts:
This is the Hungarian version of ‘Frederick’. This name has been popular in Germanic-speaking regions, even being used by rulers of the Holy Roman Empire, Austria, Germany, Scandinavia, and Prussia.
Famous Persons:
Frigyes Karinthy was a playwright, poet, author, journalist, and translator from Hungary.
11. Gyula
How to pronounce:
JOO-law
Origin:
Turkic
Meaning:
Torch, light
Alternative spelling:
Gyuluka, Gyuszi, Gyuszika
Interesting Facts:
Gyula can be used as a Hungarian variation of the name Julius.
Famous Persons:
Gyula Nagy was a Hungarian member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, correspondent, archivist, and historian.
12. Kalman
Original:
Kálmán
How to pronounce:
KAL-man
Origin:
Turkic
Meaning:
Remainder
Alternative spelling:
Kálmi, Kálmánka, Kálmus, Kálmuska, Kami
Interesting Facts:
This name was borne by a 12th-century Hungarian king as well as other members of the Hungarian royal family.
Famous Persons:
Kálmán Mészöly is a national football team coach. He is also the former federal captain of the Hungarian national football team.
13. Karoly
Original:
Károly
How to pronounce:
KA-roi
Origin:
Old German Karl
Meaning:
Man
Female version of the name:
Karola
Alternative spelling:
Kárcsi, Kárcsika, Kari, Károlyka, Karika
Variations in other languages:
Carlos (Spanish), Karol (Polish)
Interesting Facts:
This name, a Hungarian variation of Karl, has been borne by seven emperors of the holy Roman Empire as well as by multiple kings in Norway and Sweden.
Famous Persons:
Károly Ferenczy was an impressionist painter who was important to the Hungarian Nagybanya artists’ colony.
14. Lajos
How to pronounce:
LAW-yosh
Origin:
Old German Chlodovech
Meaning:
Famous and war
Alternative spelling:
Lajika, Làjcsi, Lajcsi, Lali, Lala
Interesting Facts:
Lajos is a Hungarian variation of the name Louis. By the start of the 21st century, its popularity declined.
Famous Persons:
Lajos Kossuth de Udvard et Kossuthfalva was a journalist, lawyer, and politician who was the governor-president of the Kingdom of Hungary.
15. Laszlo
Original:
László
How to pronounce:
LAS-lo
Origin:
Slavic Vladislav
Meaning:
To own glory; glorious ruler
Alternative spelling:
Laci, Lacika, Lackó, Lala
Variations in other languages:
Ladislao (Italian)
Interesting Facts:
Laszlo was an 11th-century Hungarian king and saint.
Famous Persons:
László Rátz was a Hungarian mathematician.
16. Levente
How to pronounce:
LEH-vehn-teh
Origin:
Hungarian Levö
Meaning:
Alive, living
Interesting Facts:
Since the 10th century, this has been a common name throughout the royal Arpad family.
Famous Persons:
Levente Szörényi is a Hungarian lyricist, singer, guitarist, and composer.
17. Lipot
Original:
Lipót
How to pronounce:
LEE-pot Leudbald
Origin:
Old German
Meaning:
People and bold
Alternative spelling:
Lipi, Lipótka
Variations in other languages:
Leopoldo (Italian)
Interesting Facts:
This name is a Hungarian variation of the name Leopold.
Famous Persons:
Lipót Fejér was a mathematician from Hungary who worked on the Fourier series.
18. Lorand
Original:
Loránd
How to pronounce:
LO-rand
Origin:
Old German Hrodland
Meaning:
Fame land
Alternative spelling:
Lóri, Lórika, Loránt
Variations in other languages:
Orlando (Italian), Roeland (Dutch)
Interesting Facts:
Lorand is a Hungarian variation of the name Roland. Roland is the titular character and legendary French hero of the medieval epic Le Chanson de Roland.
Famous Persons:
Loránd Eötvös de Vásárosnamény was a physicist from Hungary.
19. Menyhert
Original:
Menyhért
How to pronounce:
MEN-hert
Origin:
Old German Maginhard
Meaning:
Power and strong
Interesting Facts:
This name replaced the name of one of the three kings, Melchior, in Hungary.
Famous Persons:
Menyhért Lakatos was a Hungarian and Romani novelist.
20. Nandor
Original:
Nándor
How to pronounce:
NAN-dor
Origin:
Hungarian
Meaning:
Bulgarian
Alternative spelling:
Nándi, Nándika
Interesting Facts:
This name was previously referred to Bulgarian people who lived along the river Danube, but has, since the 19th century, been used as a shortened version of Ferdinand.
Famous Persons:
Nándor Zsolt was a Hungarian conductor, violinist, and composer.
21. Norbert
How to pronounce:
NOR-bert
Origin:
Old German Nordbert
Meaning:
North and bright
Alternative spelling:
Norbi, Nori
Interesting Facts:
Saint Norbert was an 11th century bishop who instituted many reforms.
Famous Persons:
Norbert Erdős, who is Hungarian, is a member of the European Parliament.
22. Oliver
Original:
Olivér
How to pronounce:
O-lee-vehr
Origin:
Old German Alfher
Meaning:
Elf and army
Interesting Facts:
The spelling of this name often draws associations to the Latin word ‘oliva’, meaning ‘olive tree’.
Famous Persons:
Olivér Nagy is a football player for Lipóti SK.
23. Oszkar
Original:
Oszkár
How to pronounce:
OS-kar
Origin:
Gaelic Oscara
Meaning:
Dear friend
Alternative spelling:
Oszi
Interesting Facts:
This name is a Hungarian variation of the name Oscar. Oscar was popularized in Europe by the poet James Macpherson.
Famous Persons:
Oszkár Asboth was a Hungarian factory manager and aviator.
24. Rezso
Original:
Rezső
How to pronounce:
RE-zhy
Origin:
Old German Hrodher
Meaning:
Famous spear
Alternative spelling:
Réső
Interesting Facts:
This is a Hungarian variation of the name Rodger. Heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne Rudolf was often referred to be the Hungarian people as ‘Prince of Rezso’.
Famous Persons:
Rezső Seress was a Hungarian composer and pianist.
25. Szilard
Original:
Szilárd
How to pronounce:
SEE-lard
Origin:
Hungarian
Meaning:
Solid
Interesting Facts:
This name is sometimes used as a vernacular form of the name Constantine.
Famous Persons:
Aigner Szilárd was a meteorological expert from Hungary.
26. Vilmos
How to pronounce:
VEEL-mosh
Origin:
Old German Willhelm
Meaning:
Wish and helmet
Alternative spelling:
Vili, Vilike, Vilmoska
Variations in other languages:
Guillermo (Spanish)
Interesting Facts:
This name is a Hungarian variation of the name William.
Famous Persons:
Vilmos Zsigmond was a Hungarian-American important figure in American New Wave cinema.
27. Vendel
How to pronounce:
VEN-del
Origin:
Old German
Meaning:
A vandal
Alternative spelling:
Vendi
Interesting Facts:
In the 5th century, the Vandals were Germanic invaders to North Africa and Spain.
Famous Persons:
Vendel Endrédy was a monk and abbot from Hungary.
28. Xaver
Original:
Xavér
How to pronounce:
KSA-ver
Origin:
Basque Etxeberria
Meaning:
The new house
Female version of the name:
Xavéria
Famous Persons:
Xavér Varnus is a Hungarian-Canadian organ player.
29. Zsigmond
How to pronounce:
ZHEEG-mond
Origin:
Old German Sigimund
Meaning:
Winning and protect
Alternative spelling:
Zsiga, Zsigó, Zsiguca
Variations in other languages:
Segismundo (Spanish)
Interesting Facts:
This is a Hungarian variation of Sigmund.
Famous Persons:
Zsigmond Móricz was a social realist and significant Hungarian novelist.
30. Zsolt
How to pronounce:
ZHOLT
Origin:
Turkish
Meaning:
King, sultan
Interesting Facts:
This is a short form of the name Zoltan which has become an independent name.
Famous Persons:
Zsolt Erőss was an extremely successful Hungarian mountaineer.
31. Zoltan
Original:
Zoltán
How to pronounce:
ZOL-tan
Origin:
Turkish
Meaning:
King, sultan
Interesting Facts:
Zoltan, also known as Zsolt, was a 10th century Hungarian ruler.
Famous Persons:
Zoltán Kodály was a significant composer of and a figure in Hungarian folk music.
32. Zalan
Original:
Zalán
How to pronounce:
ZAW-lan
Origin:
Hungarian
Meaning:
Uncertain
Female version of the name:
Zalánka
Interesting Facts:
This name may derive from the western Hungarian region of Zala, named after the Zala River.
Famous Persons:
Zalán Makranczi, from Hungary, is an actor.
Hungarian Boy Names With Greek And Latin Origin
The list below contains Hungarian names with Greek and Latin roots.
33. Agoston
Original:
Ágoston
How to pronounce:
A-gosh-ton
Origin:
Latin Augustinus
Meaning:
Exalted
Variations in other languages:
Agostino (Italian), Austen (English)
Interesting Facts:
This name is a Hungarian variation of the name Augustus, a title given to the Roman emperor Octavian.
Famous Persons:
Often called the “Father of California Wine”, Agoston Haraszthy was a Hungarian-American winemaker as well as a nobleman, traveler, writer, and adventurer [1].
34. Andor
How to pronounce:
AN-dor
Origin:
Ancient Greek Ἀνδρόνικος
Meaning:
Man
Interesting Facts:
This is an abbreviated form of a Hungarian variation of ‘Andrew’.
Famous Persons:
Andor Sugár was an impressionist painter from Hungary [2].
35. Andras
Original:
András
How to pronounce:
AWN-drash
Origin:
Ancient Greek Ἀνδρόνικος
Meaning:
Man
Female version of the name:
Andrea
Alternative spelling:
Endre Andos, Bandó, Bandi, Andi, Andris, Andriska, Bandika, Endi, Endrécske
Variations in other languages:
Andrew (English), Andrey (Russian)
Interesting Facts:
This was one of the most common names in Hungary.
Famous Persons:
Best known for being an Internet meme (“Hide the Pain Harold”), András István Arató is a retired model and engineer from Hungary.
36. Antal
How to pronounce:
AWN-tawl
Origin:
Ancient Greek
Meaning:
Unclear
Alternative spelling:
Antos, Toni
Variations in other languages:
Anton (Russian), Anthony (English), Antonio (Italian)
Interesting Facts:
This is the Hungarian version of the name ‘Anthony’.
Famous Persons:
Antal Dunai is a former football player.
37. Aurel
Original:
Aurél
How to pronounce:
AW-oo-rehl
Origin:
Latin Aureus
Meaning:
Golden
Female version of the name:
Aurélia
Variations in other languages:
Aurelio (Italian)
Famous Persons:
Aurél Bernáth was an art theorist and painter from Hungary.
This name was one of the most popular names for boys in Hungary during the 2000s.
Famous Persons:
Known as “The Great Folk-Tale Teller” of The “Szekely Hungarian” Fairy-Tales, Benedek Elek was a Hungarian writer.
39. Balint
Original:
Bálint
How to pronounce:
BA-leent
Origin:
Latin Valens
Meaning:
Strong, healthy
Alternative spelling:
Bálintka
Variations in other languages:
Valentyn (Ukrainian)
Interesting Facts:
This is a Hungarian variation of the name Valentine, borne by a saint in the 3rd century whose feast day coincided with Lupercalia, a Roman festival of fertility.
Famous Persons:
Bálint Vécsei is a footballer who plays midfield from Hungary.
40. Balazs
Original:
Balázs
How to pronounce:
BAW-lazh
Origin:
Latin Blaesus
Meaning:
Lisping
Female version of the name:
Blazsena
Alternative spelling:
Balázska
Variations in other languages:
Blas (Spanish)
Interesting Facts:
This name may be a Hungarian variation of the name Blaise. Some believe it to be synonymous with the Greek name Basileos, meaning royal.
Famous Persons:
Balázs Kiss is a hammer thrower from Hungary.
41. Bence
How to pronounce:
BEN-tseh
Origin:
Latin Vinco
Meaning:
To win
Alternative spelling:
Vince
Variations in other languages:
Bengt (Swedish)
Interesting Facts:
Bence is a Hungarian variation of the name Vincent, which was borne by early saints and thus popular in the Christian world.
Famous Persons:
Bence Biczó is a Youth Olympic Games gold medalist and swimmer from Hungary.
42. Cezar
Original:
Cézár
How to pronounce:
CEE-zar
Origin:
Latin Caesaries
Meaning:
Hairy
Female version of the name:
Cezarin
Variations in other languages:
Cezary (Polish)
Interesting Facts:
Some believe that this name has Etruscan rather than Latin origins.
Famous Persons:
Cézár Herrer was a painter from Hungary.
43. Dezso
Original:
Dezső
How to pronounce:
DEH-zhuu
Origin:
Latin Desiderium
Meaning:
The wish
Alternative spelling:
Dés, Dezsér, Dezsider Dezsőke
Variations in other languages:
Desiderio (Italian)
Interesting Facts:
This name is borne by various early saints. It is a Hungarian variation of the name Desiderius.
Famous Persons:
Dezső Czigány was a painter from Hungary who became part of The Eight, an artistic group in Budapest.
44. Ferenc
How to pronounce:
FEH-rents
Origin:
Latin Franciscus
Meaning:
French, frankish
Alternative spelling:
Feri, Ferkó, Ferus, Ferike, Frici
Variations in other languages:
Frank (English), Franciszek (Polish)
Interesting Facts:
Saint Francis (Frenec is a Hungarian variation of Francis) was widely renowned and so this name was widespread in the Middle Ages throughout Western Europe.
Famous Persons:
Ferenc Liszt was a great pianist and composer of the 19th century [3].
45. Florian
Original:
Flórián
How to pronounce:
FLO-ree-an
Origin:
Latin Flos
Meaning:
Flower
Female version of the name:
Flóra
Alternative spelling:
Flóris, Fóris
Variations in other languages:
Floriano (Italian)
Interesting Facts:
This name originated from the Roman cognomen ‘Florianus’.
Famous Persons:
Named the European Footballer of the Year in 1967, Flórián Albert, who played as a forward, was a Hungarian professional football player, sports official, and manager.
46. Fulop
Original:
Fülöp
How to pronounce:
FUY-luup
Origin:
Ancient Greek Φίλιππος
Meaning:
Friend of horses
Variations in other languages:
Filipp (Russian)
Interesting Facts:
This is a Hungarian version of ‘Philip’, and was the name of five kings of Macedon.
Famous Persons:
Ö. Fülöp Beck, from Hungary, was a sculptor.
47. Gyorgy
Original:
György
How to pronounce:
JUURJ
Origin:
Ancient Greek Γεώργιος
Meaning:
The farmer
Female version of the name:
Györgyi
Alternative spelling:
Györe, Györk, Györke, Gyuri, Gyurica, Gyurika
Variations in other languages:
Georgiy (Russian), Gøran (Norwegian)
Interesting Facts:
This is a Hungarian version of ‘George’. This name was used by Saint George, a 3rd-century Roman soldier from Palestine. Saint George, during the persecutions of Emperor Diocletian, was martyred. Legends depicted in medieval art described how he defeated a dragon.
Famous Persons:
György Györffy was a historian from Hungary.
48. Ignac
Original:
Ignác
How to pronounce:
EEG-nats
Origin:
Latin Ignis
Meaning:
Fire
Female version of the name:
Ignácia
Alternative spelling:
Naci, Igna
Variations in other languages:
Ignacio (Spanish)
Interesting Facts:
This originated from the Ancient Roman name ‘Egnatius’.
Famous Persons:
Leader of the Hungarian Jacobin movement, Ignác Martinovics was a scholar, philosopher, chemist, secret agent, and writer.
49. Izidor
How to pronounce:
EE-zee-dor
Origin:
Ancient Greek Ἰσίδωρος
Meaning:
Gift of Isis
Female version of the name:
Izidóra
Alternative spelling:
Izor
Interesting Facts:
Isis was a major goddess in Egyptian mythology.
Famous Persons:
Izidor “Dori” Kürschner was a football player and coach from Hungary.
50. Istvan
Original:
István
How to pronounce:
EESHT-van
Origin:
Ancient Greek Στέφανος
Meaning:
The crown
Alternative spelling:
Istók, Pesta, Pista, Istvánka, Pityi
Variations in other languages:
Stepan (Russian), Esteban (Spanish)
Interesting Facts:
This is the Hungarian version of ‘Stephen’, and was the name of Hungary’s first king who ruled in the 11th century and helped spread Christianity among his subjects.
Famous Persons:
István Ostrics, from Hungary, is an Olympic and world champion fencer.
51. Kelemen
How to pronounce:
KEH-leh-men
Origin:
Latin Clemens
Meaning:
Mercyful, gentle
Female version of the name:
Klemencia
Alternative spelling:
Kele, Kelemenke, Keli, Kelo
Variations in other languages:
Kliment (Bulgarian), Klim (Russian)
Interesting Facts:
This is the Hungarian version of ‘Clement’.
Famous Persons:
Kelemen Mikes was a political figure and essayist from Hungary born in Transylvania.
52. Kornel
Original:
Kornél
How to pronounce:
KOR-nel
Origin:
Latin Cornus
Meaning:
The horn
Female version of the name:
Kornélia
Variations in other languages:
Corneille (French)
Interesting Facts:
This is the Hungarian version of ‘Cornelius’. In the New Testament, Cornelius is a centurion directed to seek Peter by an angel. He was considered the first gentile convert to Christianity.
Famous Persons:
Kornél Gelley was an actor from Hungary.
53. Krisztian
Original:
Krisztián
How to pronounce:
KREES-tee-an
Origin:
Latin Christianus
Meaning:
Christian
Female version of the name:
Krisztiána
Variations in other languages:
Kristjan (Estonian), Christer (Swedish)
Interesting Facts:
This name is a Hungarian version of ‘Christian’.
Famous Persons:
Krisztián Ungváry, from Hungary, is a historian of 20th-century military and political history.
54. Kristof
Original:
Kristóf
How to pronounce:
KREESH-tof
Origin:
Ancient Greek Χριστόφορος
Meaning:
Bearing Christ
Alternative spelling:
Kristi, Kristó
Variations in other languages:
Risto (Finnish), Christoforo (Italian)
Interesting Facts:
This is the Hungarian version of ‘Christopher’. For early Christians, this name meant that the bearer carried Christ in their hearts. However, in the Middle Ages, this name began to refer to Saint Christopher who carried Jesus across a river.
Famous Persons:
Kristóf Deák is a screenwriter, director, film producer, and editor from Hungary.
55. Lorinc
Original:
Lőrinc
How to pronounce:
LUU-reents
Origin:
Latin Laurus
Meaning:
Laurel
Alternative spelling:
Lenci, Lőri
Variations in other languages:
Lawrie (British), Laurent (French)
Interesting Facts:
This is the Hungarian version of ‘Laurence’. This name was shared by Saint Laurence, who was a deacon and martyr from 3rd-century Rome. Apparently, he was roasted on a gridiron because he brought forth the sick and poor when asked to hand over the church’s treasures.
Famous Persons:
Lőrinc Mészáros is a politician and businessman from Hungary.
56. Lukacs
Original:
Lukács
How to pronounce:
LOO-kach
Origin:
Ancient Greek Λουκᾶς
Meaning:
Light
Alternative spelling:
Luki, Lukácska
Variations in other languages:
Luukas (Finnish), Łukasz (Polish)
Interesting Facts:
This is a Hungarian version of ‘Luke’. Believed to be the author of the third gospel and Acts in the New Testament, Luke, a doctor likely of Greek ethnicity, traveled with the apostle Paul.
Famous Persons:
Lukács Bicskey is an actor and director.
57. Marton
Original:
Márton
How to pronounce:
MAR-ton
Origin:
Latin Martinus
Meaning:
Dedicated to the god Mars
Female version of the name:
Martina
Alternative spelling:
Martos, Marci, Mártonka, Marti, Martó
Variations in other languages:
Marcin (Polish), Martyn (Ukrainian)
Interesting Facts:
This name is a Hungarian version of ‘Martin’. The patron saint of France, Saint Martin of Tours was a 4th-century bishop who apparently ripped his coat in two and have half of it to a cold beggar in the middle of winter.
Famous Persons:
Márton Rátkai was a Hungarian comedian and actor.
58. Marcell
How to pronounce:
MAR-tsehl
Origin:
Latin Marcellus
Meaning:
Dedicated to the god Mars
Female version of the name:
Marcella
Variations in other languages:
Marcello (Italian), Marceau (French)
Famous Persons:
Marcel Lajos Breuer was a modernist architect and furniture designer who was born in Hungary.
59. Miklos
Original:
Miklós
How to pronounce:
MEEK-losh
Origin:
Ancient Greek Νικόλαος
Meaning:
People’s victory
Alternative spelling:
Miki, Miklóska, Miksa
Variations in other languages:
Mykola (Ukrainian), Nikolay (Russian), Nigul (Estonian)
Interesting Facts:
This name is a Hungarian version of ‘Nicholas’. Considered the patron saint of children, merchants, and sailors, Saint Nicholas was a 4th-century bishop from Anatolia who saved a poor man’s daughters from prostitution.
Famous Persons:
Miklós Vig was a cabaret and jazz singer.
60. Miksa
How to pronounce:
MEEK-shaw
Origin:
Latin Maximus
Meaning:
The greatest
Variations in other languages:
Maksim (Russian)
Interesting Facts:
The name is a Hungarian version of ‘Maximus’. Saint Maximus, from 7th century Constantinople, was a monk and theologian.
Famous Persons:
Miksa Fenyő was a writer and intellectual.
61. Moric
Original:
Móric
How to pronounce:
MO-reets
Origin:
Latin Maurus
Meaning:
Mauritanian
Alternative spelling:
Mór
Variations in other languages:
Morris (English), Mauricio (Spanish)
Interesting Facts:
The name is a Hungarian version of ‘Maurice’. This name was borne by Saint Maurice, the patron saint of infantry soldiers, who was a Roman soldier from 3rd-century Egypt. Apparently, Saint Maurice and the other Christians in his legion were massacred on Emperor Maximian’s command for refusing to worship Roman gods.
Famous Persons:
Móric Esterházy was a Hungarian aristocrat, politician, and grandfather of famous writer Péter Esterházy.
62. Peter
Original:
Péter
How to pronounce:
PEH-tehr
Origin:
Ancient Greek Πέτρος
Meaning:
Stone
Female version of the name:
Petra
Alternative spelling:
Petúr, Pető, Petres, Peti, Petike
Variations in other languages:
Pyotr (Russian), Petro (Ukrainian). Pedro (Spanish)
Famous Persons:
Péter Esterházy was one of Hungary’s best 20th-century writers [4].
63. Sandor
Original:
Sándor
How to pronounce:
SHAN-dor
Origin:
Ancient Greek
Meaning:
Defending men Ἀλέξανδρος
Female version of the name:
Alexandra
Alternative spelling:
Sanyi, Sanyika
Variations in other languages:
Oleksandr (Ukrainian), Alessandro (Italian)
Interesting Facts:
The name is a Hungarian version of ‘Alexander’.
Famous Persons:
Sándor Petőfi was a poet and liberal revolutionary from Hungary.
64. Szilvester
How to pronounce:
SIL-ves-ter
Origin:
Latin Silvestris
Meaning:
Wooded, Forest
Alternative spelling:
Szilvi, Szilvike
Famous Persons:
Szilveszter Ókovács is a Hungarian opera singer, radio and television presenter.
65. Teofil
How to pronounce:
TE-o-feel
Origin:
Ancient Greek Θεόφιλος
Meaning:
Friend of gods
Interesting Facts:
Luke, in the New Testament, addressed his gospel to a man named ‘Theophilus’ (‘Teofil’).
Famous Persons:
Teofil Savniky was a middle-distance runner.
66. Tibor
How to pronounce:
TEE-bor
Origin:
Latin
Meaning:
From Tibur (place)
Alternative spelling:
Tibi, Tibike
Interesting Facts:
The form of the Roman cognomen ‘Tiburtius Tibur’ (now called ‘Tivoli’) was a resort town which was near Rome.
Famous Persons:
Tibor Szász is a Hungarian pianist and author known for his essays about Liszt, Mozart, and Beethoven.
67. Tivadar
How to pronounce:
TEE-vaw-dawr
Origin:
Ancient Greek Θεόδωρος
Meaning:
Gift of god
Alternative spelling:
Tiadar, Tiodor, Teodor, Tódor
Variations in other languages:
Teodoro (Spanish)
Interesting Facts:
The name is a Hungarian version of ‘Theodore’.
Famous Persons:
Tivadar Puskás de Ditró was a Hungarian inventor as well as the inventor of the telephone exchange.
68. Valer
Original:
Valér
How to pronounce:
VA-ler
Origin:
Latin Valeo
Meaning:
Be strong, be healthy
Female version of the name:
Valéria
Interesting Facts:
Several early saints had this name.
Famous Persons:
Valér Ferenczy was a Hungarian graphic artist and painter.
69. Viktor
How to pronounce:
VEEK-tor
Origin:
Latin
Meaning:
Winner
Female version of the name:
Viktória
Variations in other languages:
Gwythyr (Welsh)
Interesting Facts:
This name was commonly used by early saints and popes, and was frequently given to early Christians.
Famous Persons:
Viktor Orbán is a Hungarian politician who has been the Prime Minister of Hungary since 2010.
70. Virgil
How to pronounce:
VEER-geel
Origin:
Latin Virga
Meaning:
Branch
Variations in other languages:
Vergil (English)
Interesting Facts:
This name was shared by Publius Vergilius Maro, who was a 1st-century BC poet from Rome. He was commonly called Virgil and was the author of the Aeneid.
Famous Persons:
Virgil Szilágyi is a cinematographer from Hungary.
Hungarian Names For Boys With Hebrew Origins
The names below with beautiful meanings have Hebrew origins.
71. Barnabas
Original:
Barnabás
How to pronounce:
BAR-naw-bash
Origin:
Aramaic בּר נביא
Meaning:
Son of encouragement
Alternative spelling:
Barabás, Borbás Balló, Barna
Variations in other languages:
Barnabé (French)
Famous Persons:
Barnabás von Géczy was a Hungarian composer, violinist, and bandleader.
72. Benjamin
Original:
Benjámin
How to pronounce:
BEN-nya-meen
Origin:
Ancient Hebrew בִּנְיָמִן
Meaning:
Son of right hand
Alternative spelling:
Béni, Benke, Benkő, Benő
Variations in other languages:
Veniamin (Russian), Beniamino (Italian)
Interesting Facts:
In the Bible, Benjamin was Jacob’s youngest son. Therefore, his name is often associated with the word ‘least’.
Famous Persons:
Benjamin von Kállay, who was Austrian and Hungarian, was a statesman.
73. Boldizsar
Original:
Boldizsár
How to pronounce:
BOL-dee-zhar
Origin:
Ancient Hebrew בֵּלְשַׁאצַּר
Meaning:
God or Lord protect the king
Alternative spelling:
Baltazár, Boldi, Boldika
Interesting Facts:
This is a Hungarian variation of the name Balthazar. Balthazar is thought to be the name of one of the three kings who visited the baby Jesus in the New Testament.
Famous Persons:
Boldizsár Bodor is a footballer from Hungary.
74. Bertalan
How to pronounce:
BER-taw-lawn
Origin:
Ancient Hebrew בַּר־תַּלְמַי
Meaning:
Son of Talmai
Alternative spelling:
Barta, Bartal, Bartó, Bartos,
Variations in other languages:
Varfolomey (Russian)
Interesting Facts:
This is a Hungarian variation of Bartholomew. Bartholomew is thought to be an alternate name of the apostle Nathanael.
Famous Persons:
Bertalan Pór was a foundational modernist painter from Hungary.
75. Daniel
Original:
Dániel
How to pronounce:
DA-nee-el
Origin:
Ancient Hebrew דָּנִאֵל
Meaning:
God is my judge
Female version of the name:
Dániela
Alternative spelling:
Dános, Dani, Dacó, Dacsó, Dán, Dancsa, Dancsó
Variations in other languages:
Daniil (Russian), Danylo (Ukrainian)
Interesting Facts:
The Book of Daniel is an Old Testament book detailing the story of the Hebrew prophet Daniel.
Famous Persons:
Dániel Gyurta is a successful Hungarian swimmer.
76. David
Original:
Dávid
How to pronounce:
DA-veed
Origin:
Ancient Hebrew דָּוִיד
Meaning:
Beloved
Alternative spelling:
Dakó, Dózsa
Variations in other languages:
Taavetti (Finnish)
Interesting Facts:
David is an Old Testament king of Israel who ruled in the 10th century BC.
Famous Persons:
Dávid Kornél is a professional basketball player from Hungary.
77. Gabor
Original:
Gábor
How to pronounce:
GA-bor
Origin:
Ancient Hebrew גַּבְרִיאֵל
Meaning:
Strong man of God
Female version of the name:
Gabriella
Alternative spelling:
Gabos, Gáborka, Gabika, Gabi
Variations in other languages:
Gavriil (Russian), Gavrylo (Ukrainian)
Interesting Facts:
This is a Hungarian variation of the name Gabriel.
Famous Persons:
Gábor Vető is a professional boxer from Hungary.
78. Jozsef
Original:
József
How to pronounce:
YO-zhehf
Origin:
Ancient Hebrew יוֹסֵף
Meaning:
He (God) will add
Alternative spelling:
Józsa, Józsi, Józsika, Jóska, Jóci, Jóka
Variations in other languages:
Iosif (Russian), Yosyp (Ukrainian), Jose (Spanish)
Interesting Facts:
Jozsef is a Hungarian variation of Joseph. Joseph is an Old Testament figure who became an advisor to the pharaoh after being deceived by his brothers that their father, Jacob, had died.
Famous Persons:
József Gráf is a politician and engineer from Hungary.
79. Jakab
How to pronounce:
YAW-kab
Origin:
Ancient Hebrew יַעֲקֹב
Meaning:
Holder of the heel
Alternative spelling:
Jákob, Jakabka, Jákó, Jakus
Variations in other languages:
Yakov (Russian), Jacobo (Spanish)
Interesting Facts:
Jakab is a Hungarian variation of the name Jacob. Jacob is an important Old Testament figure. It is written that he was born holding the heel of his twin brother, Esau.
Famous Persons:
Jakab Cseszneky was an aristocrat who was also the first Lord of Csesznek in the 13th century.
80. Janos
Original:
János
How to pronounce:
YA-nosh
Origin:
Ancient Hebrew יוֹחָנָן
Meaning:
God is gracious
Female version of the name:
Janka
Alternative spelling:
Jacsó, Jancsi, Jancsika, Jancsa, Janka, Jankus, Jani
Variations in other languages:
Ivan (Russian)
Interesting Facts:
Janos is a Hungarian variation of the name John.
Famous Persons:
János Arany was a Hungarian journalist, poet, writer, and translator.
81. Mihaly
Original:
Mihály
How to pronounce:
MEE-hie
Origin:
Ancient Hebrew מִיכָאֵל
Meaning:
Who is like God
Alternative spelling:
Mika, Misi, Miska, Misike
Variations in other languages:
Miguel (Spanish), Maikel (Dutch)
Interesting Facts:
Mihaly is a Hungarian variation of the name Michael. Michael is an archangel according to Hebrew tradition.
Famous Persons:
Mihály Munkácsy was an internationally renowned painter from Hungary.
82. Mozes
Original:
Mózes
How to pronounce:
MO-zesh
Origin:
Ancient Hebrew מֹשֶׁה
Meaning:
Son Drew out (from water)
Alternative spelling:
Móka, Mósa, Móza, Mózi
Interesting Facts:
Mozes is a Hungarian variation of the name Moses. Moses is an important Biblical figure who demanded the release of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, led them across the Red Sea, and received the 10 commandments at Mount Sinai.
Famous Persons:
Mózes Löb Bloch was a rabbi from Hungary.
83. Rafael
How to pronounce:
RAW-faw-ehl
Origin:
Ancient Hebrew רְפָאֵל
Meaning:
God heals
Alternative spelling:
Ráfis
Variations in other languages:
Rafał (Polish)
Interesting Facts:
Rafael is an archangel according to Hebrew tradition.
Famous Persons:
Rafael Abraham is a Hungarian graphic artist and painter.
84. Tamas
Original:
Tamás
How to pronounce:
TAW-mash
Origin:
Ancient Hebrew תאום
Meaning:
Twin
Alternative spelling:
Tami, Tomi, Tomika, Tomcsi
Interesting Facts:
Tamas is a Hungarian variation of the name ‘Thomas’. Thomas is an apostle in the New Testament who doubted that Jesus rose from the dead. This story is the root of the phrase ‘doubting Thomas’.
Famous Persons:
Tamás Lossonczy was an abstract artist from Hungary.
Short Hungarian Male Names
The names below are short but meaningful, trendy, and easy to pronounce:
85. Akos
Original:
Ákos
How to pronounce:
AH-kosh
Origin:
Ancient Greek Ὰκάκιος
Meaning:
Innocent
Interesting Facts:
Variations of this name (such as Achatius) can be found in Hungarian Latin registries and other old texts.
Famous Persons:
Ákos Szabados Hungarian sociologist, politician, and teacher.
86. Bela
Original:
Béla
How to pronounce:
BEH-law
Origin:
Hungarian
Meaning:
Uncertain
Alternative spelling:
Bélus, Béluska
Interesting Facts:
Four Hungarian kings have borne this name.
Famous Persons:
Béla Viktor János Bartók was a highly important 20th-century composer, as well as being an ethnomusicologist and pianist [5].
87. Elek
How to pronounce:
EH-lehk
Origin:
Ancient Greek Ἄλεξις
Meaning:
Helper
Variations in other languages:
Alessio (Italian), Aleksei (Russian), Oleksiy (Ukrainian), Alexis (French)
Interesting Facts:
This is a Hungarian variation of the name ‘Alexis’, or ‘Alex’. Several saints bore this name, as well as a Greek comic poet.
Famous Persons:
Elek Benedek was a writer and journalist from Hungary.
88. Emil
How to pronounce:
EH-meel
Origin:
Latin Aemilius
Meaning:
Rival
Female version of the name:
Emília
Alternative spelling:
Emi, Emike, Emici, Emicike
Variations in other languages:
Emelie (Swedish), Emilio (Spanish)
Interesting Facts:
This name is derived from a Roman family name.
Famous Persons:
Emil Gerbeaud was a Hungarian entrepreneur, confectioner, and industrialist born in Switzerland.
89. Erno
Original:
Ernő
How to pronounce:
EHR-nuu
Origin:
Old German Ernust
Meaning:
Seriousness, diligence
Female version of the name:
Erna
Interesting Facts:
This is a Hungarian variation of the name ‘Ernest’.
Famous Persons:
Ernő Rubik is an architecture professor, architect, and inventor known for the creation of the Rubik’s cube.
90. Elod
Original:
Előd
How to pronounce:
EH-lood
Origin:
Hungarian
Meaning:
Ancestor
Interesting Facts:
The meaning of this name can often be interpreted as ‘ancient’.
Famous Persons:
Előd Kondorosy is an entomologist from Hungary.
91. Geza
Original:
Géza
How to pronounce:
GEH-zaw
Origin:
Turkic
Meaning:
Uncertain
Alternative spelling:
Gécsa, Gejza, Gyécsa, Décseб Gézus, Gézuka
Interesting Facts:
A 10-century Hungarian leader, father of the first king Istvan, bore this name.
Famous Persons:
Géza Hofi was a comedian and actor from Hungary.
92. Hugo
Original:
Hugó
How to pronounce:
HOO-go
Origin:
Old German
Meaning:
Soul, mind
Variations in other languages:
Hugh (English), Ugo (Italian)
Famous Persons:
Hugó Scheiber was a modernist painter from Hungary.
93. Imre
How to pronounce:
EEM-reh
Origin:
Old German Amalric
Meaning:
Work and rich ruler
Alternative spelling:
Imrus, Imi, Imruska
Variations in other languages:
Emrik (Swedish), Emery (English)
Interesting Facts:
Hungarian form of the name ‘Emmerich’. This was the name of an 11th-century Hungarian saint.
Famous Persons:
Imre Kertész was a Hungarian author and the first Hungarian to win a nobel prize in Literature.
94. Jeno
Original:
Jenő
How to pronounce:
YEH-nuu
Origin:
Ancient Greek Εὐγένιος
Meaning:
Noble
Alternative spelling:
Eugén, Jenci, Jenőke
Interesting Facts:
Some believe that the origin of this name is in the name of an ancient Hungarian tribe.
Famous Persons:
Jenő Rejtő was a Hungarian playwright, journalist, and writer of pulp fiction.
95. Leo
Original:
Leó
How to pronounce:
LE-oh
Origin:
Latin
Meaning:
Lion
Female version of the name:
Leona
Famous Persons:
Leó Weiner was a Hungarian composer and leading music educator.
96. Mor
Original:
Mór
How to pronounce:
MOR
Origin:
Latin Maurus
Meaning:
Mauritanian
Female version of the name:
Maura
Famous Persons:
Mór Than was a painter from Hungary who designed the first Hungarian postage stamp.
97. Mate
Original:
Máté
How to pronounce:
MA-teh
Origin:
Ancient Hebrew מַתִּתְיָהוּ
Meaning:
Gift of Yahweh
Alternative spelling:
Máti, Mátyás
Variations in other languages:
Matvey (Russian), Matteo (Italian)
Interesting Facts:
This is a Hungarian variation of the name Matthew. Matthew was one of the twelve apostles who is said to have authored the first gospel of the New Testament.
Famous Persons:
Máté Bella is a university lecturer and prolific composer from Hungary.
98. Odon
Original:
Ödön
How to pronounce:
UU-duun
Origin:
Old English
Meaning:
Rich protection
Alternative spelling:
Dödi, Öcsi, Ödi, Ödönci, Ödönke, Dönci
Variations in other languages:
Edmondo (Italian)
Interesting Facts:
This name is a Hungarian variation of the name Edmund.
Famous Persons:
Ödön Lechner was an architect from Hungary.
99. Pal
Original:
Pál
How to pronounce:
PAL
Origin:
Latin Paulus
Meaning:
Modest
Female version of the name:
Paula
Alternative spelling:
Pali, Palcsi, Palika, Palcsika
Variations in other languages:
Pavel (Russian), Pavlo (Ukrainian), Pablo (Spanish)
Interesting Facts:
This is a Hungarian variation of the name Paul. Paul was an apostle who was significant to the early church in Christianity.
Famous Persons:
Pál Teleki was a politician and former Prime Minister of Hungary.
100. Zeno
Original:
Zénó
How to pronounce:
ZE-noh
Origin:
Ancient Greek Ζήνων
Meaning:
Belonging to the god Zeus
Interesting Facts:
This name was borne by two significant Greek philosophers, including the founder of the Athenian Stoic school, Zeno of Citium.
Famous Persons:
Zénó Kárász is a Hungarian film and theater actor and a water polo player.
Top 100 Hungarian Names For Girls
Women who get married can choose from several naming options. Firstly, she can take on her husband’s full name with the suffix -né. This means that if her husband is called Szabó Máté, she will be called Szabó Máténé.
Women can also choose to combine their husband’s full name with their own: for example, Szabó Máténé Németh Anna.
They could also choose to keep their own first and last name and add their husband’s last name with the same affix (Szabóné Németh Anna), they could choose to go by their personal name and their husband’s last name (Szabó Anna), or they could just keep their own name (Németh Anna).
Traditional And Popular Hungarian Names For Girls
Hungarian names for girls are often translated versions of names from other cultures, but there are also loads of unique Hungarian names as well.
1. Aranka
How to pronounce:
AW-rawng-kaw
Origin:
Hungarian Arany
Meaning:
Gold
Alternative spelling:
Ari, Arany
Interesting Facts:
This name is also used as a variation of the name Aurelia.
Famous Persons:
Aranka Zsigmond is an artist who works in textiles and painting.
2. Berta
How to pronounce:
BER-taw
Origin:
Old German Beraht
Meaning:
Bright
Variations in other languages:
Berthe (French)
Interesting Facts:
Variations of this name – often Berchta or Perchta – are common in Germanic legends, referring to a goddess of weaving and animals.
Famous Persons:
Berta Boncza is a memoirist and poet from Hungary.
3. Boglarka
Original:
Boglárka
How to pronounce:
BOG-lar-kaw
Origin:
Hungarian boglár
Meaning:
Ornament
Interesting Facts:
This name gained significant popularity through the 1990s to 2000s.
Famous Persons:
Boglárka Csemer, or Boggie, is a pop singer-songwriter from Hungary.
4. Csilla
How to pronounce:
CHEEL-law
Origin:
Hungarian
Meaning:
Star
Interesting Facts:
Hungarian author Andras Dugonics created this name for a novel in 1803. Poet Mihaly Vorosmarty later popularized it.
Famous Persons:
Csilla Bátorfi is a table tennis player from Hungary.
5. Csenge
How to pronounce:
CHENG-geh
Origin:
Hungarian
Meaning:
To ring, to clang
Famous Persons:
Csenge Maria Bácskay is an Olympic silver medal-winning athlete and artistic gymnast from Hungary.
6. Emese
How to pronounce:
EH-me-sheh
Origin:
Finno-Ugric
Meaning:
Mother
Alternative spelling:
Eme, Emi, Emike, Mesi
Interesting Facts:
According to tradition, Emese, a Hungarian woman who was alive when the Magyar’s cohabitation with the Khazers ceased, is the mother of the Magyar royal dynasty. Thus, she is known as “the mother of all ethnic Hungarians” [6].
Famous Persons:
Emese Kudász is a Hungarian painter.
7. Erika
How to pronounce:
EH-ree-kah
Origin:
Old Norse Eiríkr
Meaning:
Eternal ruler
Male version of the name:
Erik
Alternative spelling:
Rika
Variations in other languages:
Erica (Swedish)
Interesting Facts:
This name is coincidentally the same as the word for ‘heather’ in several languages.
Famous Persons:
Erika Miklósa is an operatic singer from Hungary.
8. Etelka
How to pronounce:
EH-tehl-kaw
Origin:
Gothic
Meaning:
Little father
Male version of the name:
Etele
Alternative spelling:
Eta, Etel, Etácska, Etus, Etuska, Etuka
Interesting Facts:
This name is ultimately derived from the name Atilla, being a feminine form of the name Etele.
Famous Persons:
Etelka Barsi-Pataky was a politician from Hungary.
9. Gizella
How to pronounce:
GEE-zehl-law
Origin:
Old German Gīsil
Meaning:
Arrow
Alternative spelling:
Giza, Gizi, Gizike
Variations in other languages:
Gisela (Spanish)
Interesting Facts:
During the Middle Ages, this name had significant popularity in France.
Famous Persons:
Gizella Tary was a fencer and the first woman to represent Hungary in the Olympic games.
10. Gyongyi
Original:
Gyöngyi
How to pronounce:
JUUN-jee
Origin:
Hungarian Gyöngy
Meaning:
Pearl
Alternative spelling:
Gyöngyvér, Gyöngy, Gyöngyike
Famous Persons:
Gyöngyi Dani is an athlete in wheelchair fencing from Hungary.
11. Hajnalka
How to pronounce:
HIE-nawl-kaw
Origin:
Hungarian
Meaning:
Morning glory
Alternative spelling:
Hajnika, Hajnal, Hajni
Interesting Facts:
In the early 19th century this name was very trendy, often appearing as the variant Hajnal.
Famous Persons:
Hajnalka Tóth is a champion fencer from Hungary.
12. Hilda
How to pronounce:
HEEL-daw
Origin:
Old German Hild
Meaning:
Battle
Variations in other languages:
Ilda (Italian)
Interesting Facts:
This is the name of a 7th century saint and abbess, Saint Hilda of Whitby.
Famous Persons:
Hilda Emília Gizella Gobbi was an actress and radio actress from Hungary who won many awards.
13. Ibolya
How to pronounce:
EE-bo-yaw
Origin:
Hungarian
Meaning:
Violet
Alternative spelling:
Ivola, Ibojka, Ibolyka, Ibi
Interesting Facts:
This is a Hungarian variation of Viola.
Famous Persons:
Ibolya Nagy was a theater actress from Hungary.
14. Ilona
How to pronounce:
EE-lo-naw
Origin:
Uncertain
Meaning:
Uncertain
Alternative spelling:
Ila, Illa, Ilonka, Ilus, Ilka
Interesting Facts:
This name is a possible version of ‘Elena’.
Famous Persons:
Ilona Novák was a Hungarian swimmer and Olympic champion.
15. Ildiko
Original:
Ildikó
How to pronounce:
EEL-dee-ko
Origin:
Old German Hilt
Meaning:
Battle
Alternative spelling:
Ildi
Interesting Facts:
Some believe that this is a Hungarian variation of the name Hilda.
Famous Persons:
Ildikó Komlósi is a singer (mezzo-soprano) from Hungary.
16. Kinga
How to pronounce:
KEEN-gaw
Origin:
Old German Cunigunt
Meaning:
Brave genus
Alternative spelling:
Kingácska, Kingi, Kingus, Kinguska
Interesting Facts:
This name is a modern variation of the name Kunigunde, the name of a saint who was married to Henry II, Holy Roman Emperor.
Famous Persons:
Kinga Gál is a politician from Hungary.
17. Lujza
How to pronounce:
LOOY-zaw
Origin:
Old German Chlodovech
Meaning:
Famous battle
Alternative spelling:
Lùjzika
Variations in other languages:
Louise (Danish)
Interesting Facts:
Lujza is a feminine and Hungarian variation of the name Louis.
Famous Persons:
Lujza Blaha was a singer and actress from Hungary.
18. Piroska
How to pronounce:
PEE-rosh-kaw
Origin:
Hungarian Piros
Meaning:
Red
Alternative spelling:
Piri, Pirike, Pici, Pircsi
Interesting Facts:
This name can also be a Hungarian form of Prisca.
Famous Persons:
Piroska Szamoránsky is a handballer from Hungary.
19. Rajmunda
How to pronounce:
RAJ-moon-daw
Origin:
Old German Raginmund
Meaning:
Advise and protect
Male version of the name:
Rajnund
Alternative spelling:
Rajmonda, Ramóna
Interesting Facts:
Ramóna Lékai-Kiss is a Hungarian actress.
Famous Persons:
Piroska Molnár is an actress from Hungary.
20. Rozsa
Original:
Rózsa
How to pronounce:
RO-zhaw
Origin:
Hungarian
Meaning:
Rose
Alternative spelling:
Rozi, Rózsi, Rózsika, Róza
Famous Persons:
Rózsa Darázs is a Hungarian Olympic competitor and short track speed skater.
21. Sarolta
How to pronounce:
SHAW-rol-taw
Origin:
Old German Karl
Meaning:
Human
Alternative spelling:
Sarolt, Sári, Sárika
Variations in other languages:
Lotte (Danish)
Interesting Facts:
Sarolta is a Hungarian variation of the name Charlotte.
Famous Persons:
Sarolta Geőcze de Szendrő was an educator, socialist, and women’s rights activist.
22. Sugarka
Original:
Sugárka
How to pronounce:
SU-gar-kaw
Origin:
Hungarian
Meaning:
Flow, direction, beam
Alternative spelling:
Sugár
Famous Persons:
Sugárka Bálint is a voice actress from Hungary.
23. Tunde
Original:
Tünde
How to pronounce:
TUYN-deh
Origin:
Hungarian Tündér
Meaning:
Fairy
Alternative spelling:
Tünci, Tüncike, Tüncsi, Tüncsike, Tündi, Tündike
Interesting Facts:
This name was invented in the 19th century by the poet Mihaly Vorosmarty.
Famous Persons:
Tünde Szabó is a politician and former Olympic medal-winning swimmer from Hungary.
24. Vanda
How to pronounce:
VAN-daw
Origin:
Germanic
Meaning:
A Wend
Interesting Facts:
This name refers to Slavic people who lived in eastern Germany.
Famous Persons:
Vanda Lukács is a tennis player from Hungary.
25. Virag
Original:
Virág
How to pronounce:
VEE-rag
Origin:
Hungarian
Meaning:
Flower
Alternative spelling:
Virus
Interesting Facts:
Some believe that Virag is a variation of the name Flora, due to its meaning.
Famous Persons:
Virág Csurgó is a retired tennis player from Hungary.
Hungarian Girl Names With Greek And Latin Origin
Below is a list of Hungarian names with Greek and Latin roots. Perhaps this list contains the perfect name for your little one!
26. Agnes
Original:
Ágnes
How to pronounce:
AG-nesh
Origin:
Ancient Greek Ἄγνη
Meaning:
Innocent
Alternative spelling:
Agnéta, Ági, Ágica, Ágika
Variations in other languages:
Inés (Spanish)
Interesting Facts:
Saint Agnes, a virgin, was martyred during the persecutions of the Roman emperor Diocletian.
Famous Persons:
Ágnes Heller was a philosopher and lecturer from Hungary.
27. Andrea
How to pronounce:
AWN-dreh-aw
Origin:
Ancient Greek Ἀνδρέας
Meaning:
Human
Male version of the name:
András
Alternative spelling:
Andi, Andika
Variations in other languages:
Andreja (Slovene)
Famous Persons:
Andrea Alföldi is a retired race walker from Hungary.
28. Angela
Original:
Angéla
How to pronounce:
AN-geh-law
Origin:
Ancient Greek ἄγγελος
Meaning:
The messenger, angel
Alternative spelling:
Angyalka, Angyi, Angyika
Variations in other languages:
Anzhela (Ukrainian)
Famous Persons:
Angéla Póka is a mezzo-soprano singer from Hungary.
29. Agota
Original:
Ágota
How to pronounce:
A-go-taw
Origin:
Ancient Greek Ἀγαθή
Meaning:
Good
Alternative spelling:
Agáta, Ági
Interesting Facts:
The name is a Hungarian version of ‘Agatha’. From 3rd-century Sicily, Saint Agatha was killed after spurning the advances of a Roman official.
Famous Persons:
Ágota Kristóf was a writer who lived in Switzerland and wrote in French.
30. Borbala
Original:
Borbála
How to pronounce:
BOR-ba-law
Origin:
Ancient Greek Βαρβάρα
Meaning:
Foreign
Alternative spelling:
Biri, Bora, Bori, Borka, Boris, Boriska
Variations in other languages:
Varvara (Russian)
Interesting Facts:
The name is the Hungarian form of ‘Barbara’. A young woman called Saint Barbara, the patron of architects, geologists, stonemasons, and artillerymen, was killed by her father Dioscorus, who was then struck and killed by a bolt of lightning.
Famous Persons:
Countess Borbála Nádasdy de Nádasd et Fogarasföld is a noble, ballet master and author from Hungary.
31. Beatrix
How to pronounce:
BE-a-treeks
Origin:
Latin Viatrix
Meaning:
Traveller
Alternative spelling:
Trixi, Bea
Variations in other languages:
Beatrice (Italian), Beatriz (Spanish)
Interesting Facts:
It was commonly used by early Christians.
Famous Persons:
Beatrix Végvári is a Hungarian painter.
32. Beata
Original:
Beáta
How to pronounce:
BEH-a-taw
Origin:
Latin Beatus
Meaning:
Blessed
Alternative spelling:
Bea
Interesting Facts:
This was the name of a few small saints.
Famous Persons:
Beáta Belanszky is a Hungarian painter.
33. Blanka
How to pronounce:
BLAN-ka
Origin:
Latin Blanca
Meaning:
White
Alternative spelling:
Bianka
Interesting Facts:
12th-century Blanca of Navarre, the wife of Sancho III of Castile, bore this name. Her granddaughter with the same name married Louis VIII of France.
Famous Persons:
Blanka Bíró is a Hungarian handball goalkeeper.
34. Barbara
How to pronounce:
BAR-ba-rah
Origin:
Ancient Greek Βαρβάρα
Meaning:
Foreign
Variations in other languages:
Varvara (Russian)
Interesting Facts:
The name is the Hungarian form of ‘the name Barbara’. A young woman called Saint Barbara, the patron of architects, geologists, stonemasons, and artillerymen, was killed by her father Dioscorus, who was then struck and killed by a bolt of lightning.
Famous Persons:
Barbara Palvin is a Hungarian model.
35. Diana
Original:
Diána
How to pronounce:
DEE-a-naw
Origin:
Latin Deivos
Meaning:
Divine
Variations in other languages:
Diane (French)
Interesting Facts:
Diana was the Roman goddess of the moon, hunting, forests, and childbirth. She is identified with the Greek goddess Artemis.
Famous Persons:
Diána Csányi is a Hungarian footballer.
36. Eugenia
Original:
Eugénia
How to pronounce:
EW-geh-nee-a
Origin:
Ancient Greek Εὐγένιος
Meaning:
Noble
Male version of the name:
Jenő
Alternative spelling:
Génia, Zseni
Variations in other languages:
Evgeniya (Russian)
Famous Persons:
From the turn of the century to the interwar period, Eugénia Miskolczy Meller was one of the most active Hungarian feminists and women’s rights activists.
37. Emilia
Original:
Emília
How to pronounce:
EH-mee-lee-aw
Origin:
Latin Aemilius
Meaning:
Rival
Male version of the name:
Emil
Alternative spelling:
Emi, Emike, Emika
Variations in other languages:
Emily (English)
Interesting Facts:
This name was somewhat popular in the 20th century but became very popular in the 21st century.
Famous Persons:
Emília Márkus was the most renowned actress of her time in Hungary.
38. Fruzsina
How to pronounce:
FROO-zhee-naw
Origin:
Ancient Greek Εὐφροσύνη
Meaning:
Mirth
Alternative spelling:
Ruzsinka, Eufrozina
Interesting Facts:
The name is a Hungarian form of ‘Euphrosyne’. Euphrosyne was one of the Three Graces of Charites according to Greek mythology.
Famous Persons:
Fruzsina Schildkraut is a footballer.
39. Flora
Original:
Flóra
How to pronounce:
FLO-raw
Origin:
Latn
Meaning:
Blooming
Variations in other languages:
Fleur (Dutch)
Interesting Facts:
Flora was the Roman goddess of spring as well as the wife of Zephyr the west wind.
Famous Persons:
Flóra Majthényi was a Hungarian poet.
40. Jolan
Original:
Jolán
How to pronounce:
YO-lan
Origin:
Greek Ἰόλη
Meaning:
Violet
Alternative spelling:
Jolanda, Jolánta, Jolanka, Jolika, Joli
Interesting Facts:
The name was invented writer András Dugonics for the main character in his novel Jólánka, Etelkának Leánya (1803).
This name only spread throughout the Christian world outside of Portugal and Spain after the 16th century.
Famous Persons:
Terézia Mora is a Hungarian translator and screenwriter.
62. Timea
Original:
Tímea
How to pronounce:
TEE-meh-aw
Origin:
Greek εὐθυμία
Meaning:
Good spirits, cheerfulness
Interesting Facts:
This name was invented in 1873 by Hungarian author Mor Jokai.
Famous Persons:
Tímea Babos is a tennis player from Hungary.
63. Valeria
Original:
Valéria
How to pronounce:
VAW-leh-ree-aw
Origin:
Latin Valeo
Meaning:
Be strong, be healthy
Male version of the name:
Valér
Alternative spelling:
Vali, Valika, Valérka
Variations in other languages:
Valérie (French)
Famous Persons:
Valéria Dénes was one of the first Hungarian painters in Cubism.
64. Veronika
How to pronounce:
VEH-ro-nee-kaw
Origin:
Ancient Greek Φερενίκη
Meaning:
To bring victory.
Alternative spelling:
Veron, Verona, Veronka, Vera
Interesting Facts:
This name is a variation of the name Berenice. Berenice was a saint who is said to have wiped the face of Jesus with a towel and found an imprint of his face left upon it.
Famous Persons:
Veronika Schneider is a Hungarian grandmaster in chess.
65. Viktoria
Original:
Viktória
How to pronounce:
VEEK-to-ree-aw
Origin:
Latin
Meaning:
The winner
Male version of the name:
Viktór
Alternative spelling:
Viktorka, Viktus, Vica, Vicus, Viki
Variations in other languages:
Viktoriya (Russian)
Interesting Facts:
This is the name borne by the goddess of victory in Roman mythology.
Famous Persons:
Viktória Szabó is a Hungarian footballer who plays midfield.
66. Viola
How to pronounce:
VEE-o-law
Origin:
Latin
Meaning:
Violet
Alternative spelling:
Vica
Variations in other languages:
Wiola (Polish)
Interesting Facts:
This is a name from the Shakespearean play Twelfth Night.
Famous Persons:
Viola Fátyol is an artist from Hungary.
67. Zenobia
Original:
Zenóbia
How to pronounce:
ZE-no-bee-aw
Origin:
Ancient Greek Ζηνόβιος
Meaning:
Life of Zeus
Interesting Facts:
This name was borne by a 3rd-century queen of Palmyra.
Famous Persons:
Zenóbia Zorkóczy is a Romanian actress with Hungarian origins.
Hungarian Names For Girls With Hebrew And Persian Origins
The following names for girls have Hebrew origins.
68. Aniko
Original:
Anikó
How to pronounce:
AW-nee-ko
Origin:
Ancient Hebrew חַנָּה
Meaning:
Mercy
Alternative spelling:
Panna, Panni,Panka
Interesting Facts:
This name is a Hungarian variation of the name Anna.
Famous Persons:
Anikó Kálovics is a Hungarian Olympian in long-distance running.
69. Daniella
How to pronounce:
DAW-nee-ehl-law
Origin:
Ancient Hebrew דָּנִאֵל
Meaning:
God is my judge
Male version of the name:
Dániel
Alternative spelling:
Daniéla, Dani
Variations in other languages:
Danièle (French)
Famous Persons:
Daniella Kiss is a Hungarian Miss World participant and model.
70. Deborah
How to pronounce:
DE-boh-rah
Origin:
Ancient Hebrew דְּבוֹרָה
Meaning:
Bee
Variations in other languages:
Debra (English)
Interesting Facts:
Deborah is an Old Testament heroine who helps to lead the Israelites to fight against and defeat the Canaanites.
Famous Persons:
Debora Dubei is a basketball player for the Hungarian national team.
This name is a Hungarian variation of the name Elisabeth, the native name of Saint Elizabeth.
Famous Persons:
Erzsébet Csajbók is a former handballer from Hungary.
72. Eszter
How to pronounce:
EHS-tehr
Origin:
Ancient Hebrew אֶסְתֵּר
Meaning:
Star
Alternative spelling:
Eszti
Variations in other languages:
Ester (Spanish)
Interesting Facts:
Esther is a biblical figure whose story is told in the Book of Esther. She convinces her husband, the king of Persia, to not execute all the Jews in the land and instead execute his advisor, Haman.
Famous Persons:
Eszter Csákányi is an actress from Hungary.
73. Evelin
How to pronounce:
EH-veh-leen
Origin:
Ancient Hebrew חַוָּה
Meaning:
Life giving
Variations in other languages:
Evelien (Dutch)
Interesting Facts:
This name is a variation of Eve, name of the first woman in Christian mythology.
Famous Persons:
Evelin Fenyvesi is a footballer for the Hungary national women’s team.
74. Gabriella
How to pronounce:
GAWB-ree-ehl-law
Origin:
Ancient Hebrew גַּבְרִיאֵל
Meaning:
God’s warrior
Male version of the name:
Gábor
Alternative spelling:
Gabi, Gabika
Variations in other languages:
Gabriëlle (Dutch)
Famous Persons:
Gabriella Hámori is a film actress from Hungary.
75. Judit
How to pronounce:
YOO-deet
Origin:
Ancient Hebrew
Meaning:
Woman from Judah
Alternative spelling:
Jutka, Judi, Juczi, Juci, Jucika
Variations in other languages:
Yudyta (Polish)
Interesting Facts:
Judit (a variation of Judith) is a wife of Esau in the Old Testament. There is also an apocryphal Book of Judith in which she kills invading Assyrian commander Holofernes.
Famous Persons:
Judit Polgár is a chess grandmaster, considered the greatest female chess player in history.
Zsuzsanna is a Hungarian variation of the name Susanna. Susanna is an Old Testament figure who is falsely accused of adultery whose name is cleared by the prophet Daniel.
Famous Persons:
Zsuzsanna “Zsuzsa” Kézi was an Olympic medal-winning handballer from Hungary.
Short Hungarian Female Names
Check out these short Hungarian names for girls and see if any inspire you.
83. Aliz
Original:
Alíz
How to pronounce:
AW-leez
Origin:
Old French Aalis
Meaning:
Noble genus
Alternative spelling:
Aliza, Alícia
Variations in other languages:
Alisa (Russian)
Interesting Facts:
Aliz is a Hungarian form of the name Alice, a name which was popularized by Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, published in 1865.
Famous Persons:
Alíz Rajna was a film and theater actress from Hungary.
This has been a popular name since antiquity. Its popularity in the Christian world comes from the veneration of Saint Anna (or Saint Anne) who is said to be the mother of Mary Magdalene.
Famous Persons:
Anna Adamis is a Hungarian poet, lyricist, performer, and lawyer.
85. Dora
Original:
Dóra
How to pronounce:
DO-raw
Origin:
Ancient Greek Δωρόθεος
Meaning:
Gift of God
Alternative spelling:
Dorka, Dóri, Dorika
Interesting Facts:
This is a short form of the name Dorothea which has since become an independent name.
Famous Persons:
Dóra Dúró is a Hungarian radical politician and political scientist.
86. Edit
How to pronounce:
EH-deet
Origin:
Old English Eadgyth
Meaning:
Rich and battle
Alternative spelling:
Editke, Duci, Éda, Ditta, Ditte
Variations in other languages:
Edith (English), Editha (German)
Interesting Facts:
This name experienced a revival of popularity in the 19th century after becoming less popular from the 16th century.
Famous Persons:
Edit Herczog is a Hungarian politician in the Socialist Party.
87. Eva
Original:
Éva
How to pronounce:
EH-vah
Origin:
Ancient Hebrew חַוָּה
Meaning:
Life giving
Alternative spelling:
Évi, Évike, Vica
Variations in other languages:
Éve (French)
Interesting Facts:
Eva is a variation of Eve. In the Book of Genesis, Eve is the first woman to exist.
Famous Persons:
Eva Gabor was a Hungarian-American singer, businesswoman, socialite, and actress.
88. Erna
How to pronounce:
ER-nah
Origin:
Old German Eornost
Meaning:
Serious
Male version of the name:
Ernő
Interesting Facts:
This name can also be used as a shortened form of the name Ernsta.
Famous Persons:
Erna Bogen-Bogáti was an Olympic competitor in fencing from Hungary.
89. Emma
How to pronounce:
EM-mah
Origin:
Old German Ermen
Meaning:
Whole, universal
Alternative spelling:
Emi, Emike, Emmuska
Famous Persons:
Emma Váncza is a photographer from Hungary.
90. Ella
How to pronounce:
EL-lah
Origin:
Old German Alja
Meaning:
Other
Alternative spelling:
Ellus
Interesting Facts:
This independent name can also be used as a short or diminutive form of various names which end in -ella.
Famous Persons:
Ella Némethy was a Hungarian opera singer of international significance in the 20th century.
91. Iren
Original:
Irén
How to pronounce:
EE-rehn
Origin:
Ancient Greek Εἰρήνη
Meaning:
Peace, calm
Alternative spelling:
Irénke, Jerne
Variations in other languages:
Irina (Russian), Iryna (Ukrainian)
Interesting Facts:
Iren is a variation of the Latinised Greek Eirene, the name of the goddess of peace.
Famous Persons:
Irén Lovász is a Hungarian ethnographer and singer.
92. Ida
How to pronounce:
EE-dah
Origin:
Old German It
Meaning:
Work, Labor
Alternative spelling:
Idus, Iduska, Idi, Idike, Iduka
Interesting Facts:
This is the name of a mountain on Crete where the god Zeus was born (Mount Ida).
Famous Persons:
Ida Krisztina Veronika Ferenczy of Vecseszék was a Hungarian noblewoman.
93. Lili
How to pronounce:
LEE-lee
Origin:
Latin Lilium
Meaning:
Lily flower
Alternative spelling:
Lilike
Variations in other languages:
Liliya (Russian)
Interesting Facts:
This name is used as a less common short form of the name Elisabeth.
Famous Persons:
Lili Berky was a 20th-century actress from Hungary.
94. Luca
How to pronounce:
LOO-tsaw
Origin:
Latin Lux
Meaning:
Light
Alternative spelling:
Lucza, Lúcia, Lucácska, Luci, Lucika
Variations in other languages:
Lucinda (English)
Interesting Facts:
Saint Lucia is a 4th-century saint and martyr from Syracuse who is said to have had her eyes gouged out. Luca is a Hungarian variation of the name Lucia.
Famous Persons:
Luca Kozák is a Hungarian athlete who specializes in sprint hurdles.
95. Nora
Original:
Nóra
How to pronounce:
NO-raw
Origin:
Old French Alienor
Meaning:
Mercy, empathy
Alternative spelling:
Nórika
Interesting Facts:
This is a short form of the name Eleonora which has become an independent name.
Famous Persons:
Nóra Görbe is a Hungarian actress and pop singer.
96. Olga
How to pronounce:
OL-gaw
Origin:
Old Norse Heilagr
Meaning:
Holly, blessed
Alternative spelling:
Olgica
Variations in other languages:
Helga (German)
Famous Persons:
Olga Máté was a Hungarian photographer, known for portraits. She was one of the first female photographers in Hungary.
97. Reka
Original:
Réka
How to pronounce:
RE-kaw
Origin:
Germanic
Meaning:
Unknow
Interesting Facts:
This is a Hungarian variation of ‘Kreka’.
Famous Persons:
Réka Nagy is an Olympic athlete in swimming.
98. Sara
Original:
Sára
How to pronounce:
SHA-raw
Origin:
Ancient Hebrew
Meaning:
Noble woman שָׂרָה
Alternative spelling:
Sári, Sárika
Variations in other languages:
Sarah (English)
Interesting Facts:
This is the name of the Old Testament matriarch Sarah, wife of Abraham.
Famous Persons:
Sára Salkaházi was a Catholic who saved the lives of many Jews during the second world war.
99. Zita
How to pronounce:
ZEE-taw
Origin:
Latin
Meaning:
Happy, good luck
Alternative spelling:
Zizi
Interesting Facts:
This name is a Hungarian short form of the name Felicitas.
Famous Persons:
Zita Kácser is a distance runner and Olympian from Hungary.
100. Zoe
Original:
Zoé
How to pronounce:
ZO-eh
Origin:
Ancient Hebrew Ζωή
Meaning:
Life
Variations in other languages:
Zoya (Russian)
Interesting Facts:
This name was considered a translation of the name Eve and so it was adopted by Hellenized Jewish people in antiquity.
Famous Persons:
Zoé Magyarics is a footballer from Hungary.
Bottom Line
We hope the names we have provided have given you some inspiration when it comes to finding the perfect name for your child!
