Hungarian Names

Piri

Piri is a concise, distinctive feminine name with diverse cultural connections. In Hungarian tradition, it functions as a diminutive of Piroska (the Hungarian form of Priscilla), while in Turkish, it…

Piroska

Piroska is a feminine Hungarian name with historical significance. It's the Hungarian form of Prisca, which comes from Latin meaning 'ancient' or 'venerable.' The name gained prominence in Hungary…

Rebeka

Rebeka is a feminine name representing an Eastern European or Hebrew variant of Rebecca. The biblical Rebecca was the wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau. The name derives from Hebrew origins,…

Rez

Hungarian

"having copper-colored hair"

A beyond unusual choice for a little redhead.

Rikárdy

Rikárdy is an uncommon feminine name with Hungarian and Slavic influences, typically a feminine variant of Ricardo or Richard. The name derives from Germanic elements meaning 'powerful' and 'ruler'…

Sarika

Hungarian variation of Sarah, Hebrew, Hindi, Sanskrit, Khmer

Zippy and multicultural, Sarika can be considered a pretty nature name, referring to a myna bird in Hindi and Sanskrit and to a blackbird in Khmer (or Cambodian). In these contexts, it would be…

Sasa

Hungarian or Slavic short form of Alexandra or Sarah; Cherokee

"goose"

Sasa is a simple name with complex origins. In the Cherokee language, it means goose. It might also be a Hungarian or other Easterm European short form of Sarah or Alexandra, ala Sasha. Some sources…

Zsazsa

Hungarian, , diminutive of Erzsebet

"God is my oath"

Zsa Zsa is a zippy Hungarian nickname name, sometimes used independently, linked for decades with the Hungarian-born actress Zsa Zsa Gabor--who was born Sari.

Shari

Anglicized variation of Hungarian Sari, variation of Sarah

"princess"

This once-cool nickname-y name now belongs to the grandma generation.

Zsófika

Zsófika is a feminine Hungarian name that serves as the diminutive form of Zsófia, the Hungarian variant of Sophia. The suffix '-ka' in Hungarian adds an endearing, affectionate quality, essentially…

Zsófia

Hungarian version of Greek Sofia

"one who possesses wisdom"

The elaborate Hungarian form of Sofia, with an alluring Z initial sound.

Zsuzsa

Zsuzsa is a Hungarian feminine name that serves as a diminutive form of Zsuzsanna, the Hungarian equivalent of Susanna or Susan. The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew Shoshana, meaning 'lily'…

Zsuzsi

Zsuzsi is a Hungarian diminutive form of Zsuzsanna, which is the Hungarian version of Susanna or Susan. The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew Shoshana, meaning "lily" or "rose." Zsuzsi…

Zsuzsanna

Hungarian, from Hebrew

"lily"

The Hungarian form of Susannah comes with zippy Z sounds and cute nicknames.

Terike

Terike is a distinctive feminine name with multiple potential origins, including Hungarian and Finnish linguistic roots. In Hungarian contexts, it may function as a diminutive form of Teresa,…

Terez

Terez is a feminine name with Eastern European origins, primarily functioning as a Hungarian and Czech variant of Theresa. The name ultimately derives from the Greek "theros" meaning "summer" or…

Rizus

Rizus is an uncommon feminine name with uncertain origins. It may be related to the Latin word 'risus' meaning 'laughter' or could be a modern variant of a traditional name. The name has a…

Riza

Hungarian short form of Rozalia or Terezia, Filipino diminutives of Clarissa or Rizal, Urdu, Arabic

"rose flower; to harvest; clear, bright; rice field; satisfaction, contentment"

As a diminutive name, Riza is used predominantly in the Philippines, though it also has its roots in Hungarian, and in Arabic. Spirited yet familiar, Riza could be related to the surname Rizal…

Teca

Teca is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Native American traditions, particularly among certain southwestern tribes, it can mean 'storyteller' or 'one who brings messages.' It also…

Agota

Lithuanian, from Greek

"good woman"

A sharp and intriguing Lithuanian form of Agatha.