221 Hungarian Girl Names With Tender Meanings

From Zsofia to Tizane, give your baby girl a touch of Hungarian heritage.

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Hungary, located at the heart of Europe, has a deep history and a rich culture that can be traced back to the Roman Empire (1). Naturally, many parents feel drawn towards exploring Hungarian baby girl names with meanings before or after their child arrives. Female names from this culture are rooted in a history that covers centuries and is inspired by an array of linguistic and cultural sources. As a result, they provide a good glimpse into the country's fascinating past and spirited present. Hungarians in ancient times had close contact with their Iranian and Turkic neighbors. It is true, particularly when the nomadic period started. Its influence is reflected in the numerous Turkic and Iranian words. So the language of this nation is not much related to its European neighbors. Usually, a person's name consists of their first or given name and a family name or surname. The surname in the Hungarian culture comes before the given name. For example, NAGY János. Hungarian women keep their name assigned at birth throughout their life, irrespective of their marital status. Unlike in America, there isn't any married name or maiden name here. Given names in Hungary that are borrowed from other languages can have more than a single spelling. For example, Andrew translates to András, which is derived from the biblical Greek version Ανδρέας. Similarly, Jake translates to Jakab or Jákob. Hungarian surnames are a beautiful amalgamation of various ethnicities. Before WWII, names of Jewish, Yiddish, German, and Slovak ancestries got a direct translation into the Hungarian language by meaning or phonetic transliteration. Now that you have a fair idea of Hungarian baby names, dive into the finest girl names below.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Eliza	Girl	My God is an oath; Pledged to God; Joyful
Lucia	Girl	Light
Juliana	Girl	Downy-bearded; Devoted to Jove; Youthful; Juvenile
Vera	Girl	Faith; Summer; Valor; Foreign
Julianna	Girl	Downy-bearded; Devoted to Jove; Youthful; Juvenile
Izabella	Girl	My God is an oath
Luciana	Girl	Light; Illumination
Daniella	Girl	God is my judge
Renata	Girl	Born again; Rebirth; Brave lion
Hanna	Girl	Favor; Grace; God has favored me

Johanna	Girl	God is gracious
Ila	Girl	Earth; Speech; Companion; Associate; Torch; Island
Aura	Girl	Breeze; Soft wind; Golden
Melani	Girl	Dark; Black
Beatrix	Girl	Voyager; Blessed
Ida	Girl	Hardworking; Industrious person; Battle
Agnes	Girl	Chaste; Pure
Vivianna	Unisex	Alive; Full of life
Georgina	Girl	Farmer; Earthworker
Ariela	Girl	Lioness of God

Petra	Girl	Rock; Stone
Delia	Girl	Of Delos; Heart; Jewel of the sea
Julietta	Girl	Youthful; Jove's child; Downy-bearded; Devoted to Jove
Oriana	Girl	Gold
Violetta	Unisex	Violet; A flowering plant
Karolina	Girl	Free woman; Army; Freeholder; Song of joy; Strong; Beautiful
Ema	Girl	Whole; Great
Romi	Girl	My height; My exaltation; Dew of the sea
Noella	Girl	Christmas
Henrietta	Girl	Ruler of an estate; Ruler of the home

Evelin	Girl	Living; Life
Nella	Girl	Torch; Moon; Highly praiseworthy; Shining one
Adalind	Girl	Noble; Tender
Irma	Girl	Universal; Whole; Great
Lili	Girl	Oath of God; Lily; Night
Arina	Girl	Peace; From Hadria; Gold; Radiant one
Bea	Girl	Blessed; Happy; Voyager
Bianka	Girl	White; Shining; Fair
Maja	Girl	Splendid; Mother; Great
Fabiana	Girl	Bean farmer

Arlett	Unisex	Army legacy
Riana	Girl	Great queen; Village; Affection; Second; Ice crack; Waterfall
Graciella	Girl	Gracious; Favor; Blessing
Delila	Girl	Hanging hair; Little one; Light
Ilona	Unisex	Light; Torch; Moon; Joy
Arika	Girl	Gold; Blue water lily; Brave; Ruler of all
Angelia	Girl	Messenger of God; Angel
Rafaella	Girl	God heals; God has healed
Minka	Girl	A strong person; Strong-willed; Will helmet; Desire to protect; Power; Strength
Alida	Girl	Noble; Kind; Nobility

Jacinta	Girl	Hyacinth flower
Izabell	Girl	My God is an oath
Rea	Girl	Flowing; Ground; Beautiful; Wise; Sound of jewels; Bow; Jasmine
Nelli	Girl	Sunray; Shining light; Torch; Corposant; Moon
Lilla	Girl	Blue; Envious; From Lydia, Play; Amusement; My god is an oath
Ajla	Girl	Halo; Circle of light; Moonlight; Holy; Blessed
Angelika	Girl	Like an angel; Messenger
Verona	Unisex	True image; Bringing victory
Aniko	Girl	Favor; Grace
Zita	Girl	Little girl; Good luck; Fortune; Master; Lord; Saint; Hunter

Zelina	Girl	Life of Zeus; Heaven; Zeal
Jahel	Unisex	Mountain goat; Ibex
Anelia	Girl	Favor; Grace; Angel
Emili	Girl	Rival
Jovana	Girl	God is gracious; From Jupiter
Klaudia	Girl	Crippled; Lame
Beni	Boy	Blessed; Son; Crimson
Rebeka	Girl	To tie; To bind; To join
Aliz	Girl	Nobleness; Nobility; Joyful; Honest
Evi	Girl	To live; To breathe

Lotti	Girl	Free person; Army
Bettina	Girl	Consecrated to God
Illa	Unisex	My God is Yahweh; Torch; Moon; Corposant
Livianna	Girl	Envious; Blue
Magda	Girl	From Magdala; Tower
Edda	Girl	War; Great-grandmother; Noble
Alinda	Girl	Noble and gentle
Mariska	Girl	Of the sea; Bitter
Eliz	Unisex	My God is an oath; Hand
Zenna	Girl	Woman; Wife; Hospitality; Guest; Foreigner; To wink

Aarnika	Girl	Leopard's bane
Armina	Girl	Noble; Warrior maiden; Soldier; Whole
Angella	Girl	Messenger of God; Angel
Elza	Girl	My God is an oath; My God is help
Juli	Girl	Downy-bearded; Devoted to Jove; Youthful; Juvenile
Afra	Girl	Whitish red; Earth-colored; Person from Africa; Thirteenth night of the month; Untrodden ground
Brigetta	Girl	The exalted one; Power; Strength; Virtue
Eniko	Girl	A young female deer; Prosperity; Splendor; Virtue; Child
Betti	Girl	My God is an oath
Samuella	Girl	Name of God; God has heard

Tekla	Girl	Glory of God
Nedda	Girl	Highly Praiseworthy; Born on Sunday; Wealthy guardian
Amilla	Girl	Brave; Vigorous; Unceasing; Rival
Jamine	Unisex	Right hand; Oath
Dorina	Girl	Gift of God; Gift
Lorina	Girl	Laurel
Margareta	Girl	Pearl
Marika	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child
Molli	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love
Jazmina	Girl	Fragrant flower; Jasmine flower

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You may have found a lot of inspiration after going through this post on Hungarian baby girl names with meanings. Names for girls in this culture are meaningful and melodic. So you won't feel as if there's scope for better choices. You can select a long or a short name, the choice is yours. We have given plenty of beautiful options so that your search goes smoothly and successfully. Let your girl don a lovely Hungarian name for life.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which Hungarian name means fairy?

Tünde is a Hungarian feminine name which means fairy. It is derived from the Hungarian term tündér, which implies "fairy." The Hungarian poet Mihály Vörösmarty invented this name in the 19th century. It is found in his work Csongor és Tünde (Csongor and Tünde) (2).

2. Which Hungarian name means stone?

Peti, which is the pet form of the Hungarian name Péter, meaning 'rock' or 'stone.' Peti is a diminutive form of Peter.

3. Which Hungarian name means wolf?

Farkas is a Hungarian origin name. This name means “wolf.’’ It is an old secular personal name in Hungary.

4. What is the Hungarian name for Elizabeth?

Erzsébet is the Hungarian term for Elizabeth. It's the native name of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary. Elizabet is a common variant of this Hungarian name.

5. What is the Hungarian name for Kate?

Kate is the common nickname for Catherine. The Hungarian version of Catherine is Katalin. It is a feminine personal name.

Infographic: Beautiful Hungarian Baby Girl Names

Hungarian baby girl names are short, sweet, and have a profound meaning. Many of them enjoy popularity worldwide. It makes them an ideal choice for parents of all cultures. This infographic lists some of the finest Hungarian names you may consider for your dearest daughter.

delightful hungarian names for your daughter (infographic)

References

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What is Hungarian culture like?
https://international.pte.hu/faq/what-hungarian-culture
All About Vörösmarty: Csongor and Tünde by Maria Bozoky
https://creativeflair.org/all-about-vorosmarty-csongor-and-tunde-by-maria-bozoky/

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