What are some popular Hungarian baby names based on historical figures?

István, or King Stephen I of Hungary, the first King of Hungary, was the founder of the Hungarian state and played a significant role in promoting Christianity (1). Another historically significant name is László, associated with King László or Ladislaus I of Hungary, who was a powerful monarch in the 11th century and was revered as a saint (2).

What are some Hungarian baby names that have a royal connection?

A few Hungarian baby names with royal connections are Erzsébet meaning God is my oath, inspired by Princess Saint Elizabeth of Hungary during the 13th century, known for her graciousness (3). Zoltán is a Hungarian name derived from the Turkish language and was the name of a prince of Hungary during the 10th century (4). Additionally, Levente is an ancient Hungarian royal name that is associated with the Árpád royal family (5).

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26 Hungarian Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With E

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Eliza	Girl	My God is an oath; Pledged to God; Joyful
Edgar	Boy	Prosperous spear
Eder	Boy	A flock; Handsome; Beautiful
Ema	Girl	Whole; Great
Ervin	Boy	Army friend; Boar friend
Evelin	Girl	Living; Life
Edvin	Boy	Rich friend
Emili	Girl	Rival
Evi	Girl	To live; To breathe
Elek	Unisex	To defend; To help; Defender

Edda	Girl	War; Great-grandmother; Noble
Eliz	Unisex	My God is an oath; Hand
Elza	Girl	My God is an oath; My God is help
Eniko	Girl	A young female deer; Prosperity; Splendor; Virtue; Child
Emese	Girl	Mother; Little mother
Elizabet	Girl	My God is an oath
Ermina	Girl	Great; Whole; Army person
Elga	Girl	Holy; Blessed
Ede	Girl	A noble and kind-hearted individual
Edina	Boy	Noble; Religion; Pleasure

Edit	Boy	Wealth; Fortune; Battle; Prosperous in strife
Enim	Girl	A word relating to deer
Eszter	Girl	Star
Eszti	Girl	Star
Eta	Girl	Shining; Rushing; Little father
Eufrozina	Girl	Mirth; Merriment

Infographic: Top Hungarian Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With E

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Hungarian Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With E(infographic)

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