What origin is the name István?

István comes from Hungarian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for István?

Names from the same hungarian tradition pair naturally with István — for example Magdi, Zsu, Kamill. You can browse more on our hungarian names page.

István

Discover the meaning and origin of the name István

István

Boy

Hungarian

2 syllables

István is a Hungarian boy's name meaning "A name meaning a crown or a wreath.".

With Hungarian roots, István is a boy name that means "A name meaning a crown or a wreath.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Hungarian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

A name meaning a crown or a wreath.

Popularity

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Quick answers about István

What does István mean?

István is a boy name of Hungarian origin meaning "A name meaning a crown or a wreath.".

How popular is István?

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Sister names that go with István

Magdi Zsu Kamill Kati Franciska Adrienn

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Name numerology

1is the Chaldean number for István.

Number 1 is linked with leadership, independence and new beginnings.

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Names with a similar meaning to István

István means "A name meaning a crown or a wreath." — these names share that spirit.

Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Aubrey — "Aubrey comes from the Norman French form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'. It was a boy's name before it became unisex." (English)
Grace — "Grace comes from the English word grace, from the Latin gratia, meaning 'favour' or 'kindness'. Puritans used it as a virtue name." (Latin)
Ashley — "Ashley comes from an English place name meaning 'ash tree meadow', from the Old English aesc and leah." (English)