What origin is the name László?

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

What are good sister names for László?

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

László

Discover the meaning and origin of the name László

László

Boy

Hungarian

2 syllables

László is a Hungarian boy's name meaning "A name meaning glorious ruler or famous power.".

The meaning of László is "A name meaning glorious ruler or famous power." — a boy name of Hungarian origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Hungarian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

A name meaning glorious ruler or famous power.

Popularity

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What does László mean?

László is a boy name of Hungarian origin meaning "A name meaning glorious ruler or famous power.".

How popular is László?

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Sister names that go with László

Magdi Zsu Kamill Kati Franciska Adrienn

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Name numerology

7is the Chaldean number for László.

Number 7 is linked with wisdom, reflection and intuition.

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Names with a similar meaning to László

László means "A name meaning glorious ruler or famous power." — these names share that spirit.

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)
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)
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)