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Boy's nameOrigin: Hebrew, HungarianThis name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

Gábor

Gábor is the classic Hungarian form of the biblical name Gabriel, inspired by the archangel and heavenly messenger. It unites ancient spiritual roots with a confident, modern resonance. A strong and melodious name that stands out with dignity.

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International equivalents and translations

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Hungarian:
Gábor
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

The Hungarian form of the Hebrew name Gabriel, meaning 'God is my strength' or 'man of God'.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Gábor je maďarská podoba biblického mena Gabriel, ktoré pochádza z hebrejského mena Gavrí’el (גַּבְרִיאֵל). Jeho zložky sa vykladajú ako gever vo význame „muž“ alebo „hrdina“ a ’él vo význame „Boh“, preto sa meno tradične interpretuje ako „Boží muž“, „Boží hrdina“ alebo „Boh je moja sila“.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Gábor vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

90 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie90 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

GABOR

Vyžaduje prepis bez mäkčeňov/dĺžňov
Písmo a diakritika:

á (1)

Regionálna stredoeurópska forma
Svetové jazyky:

16 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Mierna diakritika – v medzinárodnom styku sa ľahko prepisuje do základnej latinky.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
24 March
Hungarian Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

V maďarčine sa meno vyslovuje s prízvukom na prvej slabike; dlhé á sa zachováva.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 2
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Gábor
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Gábora
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Gáborovi
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Gábora
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Gábor!
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Gáborovi
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Gáborom

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
GabiGábiGáborko
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Gábor
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Gábor! Gabi! Gáborko!

Notable figures named Gábor

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People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

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Person type
Gábor Király
HU
born 1976Notable Figure

Hungarian association football player

Gábor Bethlen
1580 – 1629Historical Figure

Elected King of Hungary, Prince of Transylvania and Hungarian Protestant military leader (1580–1629)

Gabor Maté
CA
born 1944Notable Figure

Hungarian-Canadian physician (1944–)

Gábor Szabó
HU
1936 – 1982Historical Figure

Hungarian-American guitarist (1936–1982)

Gábor Csupó
HU
born 1952Notable Figure

American-Hungarian animator (1952–)

Gábor A. Somorjai
US
1935 – 2025Historical Figure

American chemist

Gábor Szegő
HU
1895 – 1985Historical Figure

Hungarian mathematician

Gábor Presser
HU
born 1948Notable Figure

Hungarian musician, composer, singer

Test how Gábor sounds with your surname

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Full name:

Gábor Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

85 / 100Very good
ID
Initials / monogram:with dots:G.S.without dots:GS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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