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Boy's nameOrigin: North Germanic, West SlavicMultiple origin hypothesesThis name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

Gusztáv

Gusztáv is the Hungarian form of Gustav, widely used across Central Europe. Its etymology remains a matter of scholarly discussion: traditional views link it to Old Norse roots, while an alternative connects it to the West Slavic name Gostislav. It is a distinguished classic name rich in Central European cultural tradition.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Slovak:
Czech:
Hungarian:
Gusztáv
Polish:
Ukrainian:
German:
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

The name is traditionally interpreted as 'staff of the Geats' or associated with guests and glory.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Maďarská podoba mena Gustáv. Jeho pôvod nie je jednoznačný: tradične sa spája so staroseverskými prvkami Gautr („Gaut, príslušník kmeňa Gautov“) a stafr („palica, opora“), novšie aj so západoslovanským menom Gostislav, utvoreným zo základov označujúcich hosťa a slávu.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

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

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

GUSZTAV

Vyžaduje prepis bez mäkčeňov/dĺžňov
Písmo a diakritika:

á (1)

Regionálna stredoeurópska forma
Svetové jazyky:

17 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 10 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
16 January
Hungarian Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

Výslovnosť: gus-táv; maďarské písmeno sz sa vyslovuje ako slovenské s.

Grammar & Cases

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

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
GusztiGusztikaGusztávkoGustoGustík
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Gusztáv
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Gusztáv! Guszti!

Notable figures named Gusztáv

29

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

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Gusztáv Sebes
HU
1906 – 1986Historical Figure

Hungarian footballer (1906–1986)

Gusztáv Jány
HU
1883 – 1947Historical Figure

Hungarian military officer (1883–1947)

Gusztáv Rados
HU
1862 – 1942Historical Figure

Hungarian mathematician

Gusztáv Keleti
HU
1834 – 1902Historical Figure

Hungarian artist (1834-1902)

Gusztáv Gratz
HU
1875 – 1946Historical Figure

Hungarian politician (1875-1946)

Gusztáv Hennyey
HU
1888 – 1977Historical Figure

Hungarian politician (1888-1977)

Gusztáv Gegus
HU
1855 – 1933Historical Figure

Hungarian politician (1855–1933)

Gusztáv Vándory
HU
1882 – 1964Historical Figure

Hungarian actor (1882–1964)

Test how Gusztáv sounds with your surname

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Gusztáv Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

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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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