Hungarian Names for Girls

Emilia

Feminine variation of Emil, Latin

"rival"

Emilia is the feminine form of the Roman clan name Aemilius, which derived from the Latin aemulus , meaning "rival." In Shakespeare’s Othello , Emilia is the wife of Iago and confidante of Desdemona.…

Kamila

Latin, Arabic

"young ceremonial attendant; perfect"

Variant spelling of Camila, common in Eastern Europe. Kamila and Kamilah are also feminine forms of the Arabic name Kamil, meaning "perfect".

Ilona

Hungarian variation of Helen, Finnish

"shining torch; light; joy"

This variant of Helen is used across Europe, in France, Germany, Lithuania, Poland, and it's native Hungary. Reminiscent of Elena, Leona, Ilaria, Fiona and Lola, it nevertheless remains a rarity in…

Shari

Anglicized variation of Hungarian Sari, variation of Sarah

"princess"

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

Ilma

Finnish, Hungarian, Spanish, or literary Quenya

"air; starlight"

A name that's unknown in the US and Britain but is popular as a nature name in Finland. May also be known as a Hungarian variation of Amelia and a Spanish form of Wilhelmina. Ilma also appears in…

Malcsi

Malcsi is a feminine Hungarian diminutive form of Malvina or names beginning with 'Mal-'. With its distinctive sound and ending in '-csi' (a typical Hungarian endearment suffix), it carries a sweet,…

Benci

Benci is an uncommon feminine name with potential Hungarian origins. The name may be derived from the Hungarian word 'bencés' relating to the Benedictine order, ultimately connecting to the Latin…

Agotha

Agotha is a feminine name with Hungarian origins, believed to be a variant of Agatha, which comes from the Greek word 'agathos' meaning 'good.' The Hungarian variation adds a distinctive cultural…

Borbála

Hungarian form of Barbara, Greek

"foreign woman, stranger"

Popular in its native Hungary where it ranks in the Top 100, Borbála is a variation of Barbara. Derived from Greek, it means "foreign, stranger", and is connected to an early Christian saint, the…

Analee

Analee is a sweet, feminine name that combines the popular prefix "Ana" with the suffix "lee," creating a melodic and graceful sound. It can be considered a variation of Annalie or a compound of Anna…

Malika

Arabic

"master"

Malika is an attractive multi-cultural name--it is also a pet form of Amalia in Hungary. Malika Haqq is an actress who is one of Khloe Kardashian's BFFs on Keeping Up With the Kardashians .

Bernadett

Bernadett is a feminine name variation of Bernadette, particularly common in Hungarian and some other Eastern European cultures. Derived from the Germanic elements 'bern' meaning 'bear' and 'hard'…

Anasztaizia

Anasztaizia is a feminine name representing a Hungarian variant of Anastasia, which derives from the Greek word 'anastasis' meaning 'resurrection.' This elaborated form maintains the spiritual…

Kamilla

Scandinavian; Hungarian; Russian, variation of Camilla

Kamilla is the usual spelling of Camilla throughout Scandinavia and in Finland, Hungary, Iceland, and Greenland. Kamma is an appealing short form.

Klarika

Estonian, Hungarian, and Slovak diminutive of Klara

"clear, bright"

A sharp and sparky form of Klara, largely used in Eastern European countries, Klarika has plenty of flair.

Sarolta

Sarolta is a feminine Hungarian name equivalent to Charlotte, ultimately derived from the Germanic male name Karl, meaning 'free man' or 'warrior.' In Hungarian culture, Sarolta has historical…

Mika

Japanese, Slovene, Hebrew, English, Greek

"beautiful fragrance; who is like God?; follower of Demeter"

Mika is a sparky and stylish Japanese girls' name that translates easily to English. Also used as a Slovene and Hebrew diminutive for Mihaela and Michaela, as an alternative spelling to the Biblical…

Dorika

Dorika is a feminine name with multiple cultural connections. It may derive from the Greek 'doron' meaning 'gift,' making it related to names like Dorothy and Theodora. Alternatively, it could be…

Dorottya

Hungarian variation of Dorothy, Greek

"gift of God"

Aliz

Hungarian variation of Alice, from German

"noble"

Aliz, traditionally spelt Alíz, is a Top 50 name in Hungary and puts a zippy spin, thanks to that final z, on the classic Alice. Its similarity to names such as Elise may cause some confusion, but…