What origin is the name Zoltán?

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

What are good sister names for Zoltán?

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

Zoltán

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Zoltán

Zoltán

Boy

Hungarian

2 syllables

Zoltán is a Hungarian boy's name meaning "A name of Turkish origin meaning ruler or sultan.".

Parents who choose Zoltán pick a boy name from the Hungarian tradition, meaning "A name of Turkish origin meaning ruler or sultan.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Hungarian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

A name of Turkish origin meaning ruler or sultan.

Popularity

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Quick answers about Zoltán

What does Zoltán mean?

Zoltán is a boy name of Hungarian origin meaning "A name of Turkish origin meaning ruler or sultan.".

How popular is Zoltán?

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Sister names that go with Zoltán

Magdi Zsu Kamill Kati Franciska Adrienn

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Name numerology

8is the Chaldean number for Zoltán.

Number 8 is linked with ambition, strength and determination.

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Names with a similar meaning to Zoltán

Zoltán means "A name of Turkish origin meaning ruler or sultan." — 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)
Ava — "Ava is of uncertain origin. It may come from the Germanic avi, possibly 'desired', or be linked to Eve, meaning 'life'." (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)