Hungarian Names that Start With I
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- Ilona
Origin:
Hungarian variation of Helen, FinnishMeaning:
"shining torch; light; joy"Description:
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 the US.
- Ilma
Origin:
Finnish, Hungarian, Spanish, or literary QuenyaMeaning:
"air; starlight"Description:
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.
- Imre
Origin:
Hungarian, from GermanMeaning:
"strength"Description:
Commonly heard in its native country, and might get a boost here too, now that Alanis Morrissette has used it for her son Ever's middle name.
- Ilka
Origin:
Hungarian, diminutive of Ilona; variation of HelenMeaning:
"bright, shining one"Description:
To some, may have the same warm feeling of Russian nicknames like Sasha and Misha.
- Istvan
Origin:
HungarianMeaning:
"crown, wreath"Description:
Hungarian form of Stephen, and the name of the first king and patron saint of Hungary.
- Ildikó
Origin:
Hungarian, variation of HildaMeaning:
"battle, warrior"Description:
Ildikó is a variation of the German Hilda — itself short for Brunhilda.
- Iren
- Izidor
Origin:
Hungarian variation of IsidoreDescription:
See ISIDORE.
- Irenke