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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27 Hungarian Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With K

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Korbin	Boy	Raven; Dark-haired person
Karolina	Girl	Free woman; Army; Freeholder; Song of joy; Strong; Beautiful
Kalman	Boy	Remainder; Dove; Beautiful name
Konstantin	Boy	Constant; Steadfast; Firm
Klaudia	Girl	Crippled; Lame
Korvin	Boy	Raven
Kadar	Boy	Proper use; Good conduct; Honor; Praise; Esteem; Barrel maker
Koehn	Boy	Daring and experienced counsel
Kinga	Girl	Bravery in war; Family war; Obstruct; Protect; Shield
Karman	Boy	Garden; Crimson; Occupational name for a carter; Pocket

Kristof	Boy	Bearing Christ
Krisztina	Girl	She who is a christian
Katalin	Girl	Pure; Each of the two
Kati	Girl	Clean; Pure; Unsullied
Kata	Girl	Worthy one; The woman who is pure and chaste; Pure; Each of the two
Karola	Girl	Strong
Karoly	Boy	Strong man
Kartal	Boy	Resembling an eagle
Katelya	Girl	Clean; Clear
Katinka	Girl	Pure; Each of the two; Torture

Katoka	Girl	Pure
Kelemen	Boy	Gentle
Kitarni	Girl	Enduring
Klaudiusz	Boy	The cripple
Krisztofer	Boy	A bearer of Christ
Kittrick	Unisex	Bearer of Christ; Follower of Christ
Kivan	Unisex	Pleasure; Pleasant; To desire or long

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

Our infographic below features options from timeless classics to contemporary favorites that complement your child's personality. Scroll through the list to find the perfect name that reflects your preferences and your family's shared values.

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

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