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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18 Hungarian Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With I

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Izabella	Girl	My God is an oath
Ila	Girl	Earth; Speech; Companion; Associate; Torch; Island
Ida	Girl	Hardworking; Industrious person; Battle
Immanuel	Boy	God is with us
Irma	Girl	Universal; Whole; Great
Ilona	Unisex	Light; Torch; Moon; Joy
Izabell	Girl	My God is an oath
Imre	Boy	King; Great; Brave; Home; Vigorous ruler
Illa	Unisex	My God is Yahweh; Torch; Moon; Corposant
Istvan	Boy	Crown; Wealth

Imrie	Unisex	Ruler of the home
Izma	Unisex	Muscle; Brawn; Muscularity
Iren	Unisex	Peaceful
Ilda	Girl	A heroine in the battle
Ilonka	Girl	Torch; Corposant; Moon
Ivica	Boy	God is gracious
Ildiko	Girl	Battle woman; Warrior
Izaura	Girl	One from Isauria

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

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

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