Hungarian Names for Girls

Teruska

Teruska is a feminine name with Slavic roots, functioning as a diminutive form most likely derived from Teresa or a similar name. The characteristic '-uska' suffix is a typical Slavic diminutive…

Tercsa

Tercsa is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Teresa. The name Teresa has roots in Greek and Spanish origins, meaning 'harvester' or 'summer.' Tercsa may have developed…

Bálintka

Bálintka is a feminine Hungarian diminutive form of Bálint, which is the Hungarian version of Valentine. The name derives from the Latin 'Valentinus,' meaning 'strong' or 'healthy.' The -ka suffix is…

Vica

Hungarian variation of Vita

A particularly distinctive and dainty example of the life-affirming family of names.

Vicuska

Vicuska is a rare feminine name with Hungarian origins, functioning primarily as an affectionate diminutive form. Historically, it was used as a pet name for Victoria or other names beginning with…

Zsa

Hungarian, diminutive of Susan

Though she's left the large and small screens, Zsa Zsa (born Sári) Gabor is not forgotten, and this name will forever be associated with her.

Duna

Hungarian river name or Icelandic

"eiderdown"

Duna refers the Hungarian word for the Danube River or to the Icelandic term for the down of a duck. Duna also bears a resemblance to both Dune and Djuna. In this era of word names and invented…

Kinga

Hungarian, Polish

"brave"

Though the name Kinga has penetrated the international consciousness via the Slovakian model Kinga Rajzak, it's a rare choice for American baby girls: Only six were named Kinga last year. Is that…

Agota

Lithuanian, from Greek

"good woman"

A sharp and intriguing Lithuanian form of Agatha.

Timea

Hungarian feminine variation of Timaeus or invented name

"honor; good spirits, cheerful"

Familiar in Hungary, Romania, Serbia, Czechia, and Slovakia, but rare elsewhere, Timea is a name with several possible origins. Some suggest is was a literary invention, created by the writer Mór…

Agi

Agi is a diminutive feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Hungarian, it serves as a nickname for Agnes, meaning 'pure' or 'holy.' It also appears in Japanese culture with various meanings…