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Sándor

Sándor is a classic Hungarian masculine name corresponding to Alexander. It carries a proud cultural heritage and a distinguished historical presence across Central Europe. With its noble sound and timeless resonance, it makes a confident choice for a boy.

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International equivalents and translations

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Hungarian:
Sándor
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

The Hungarian form of Alexander meaning "defender of men" or "protector of people".

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Maďarská podoba mena Alexander, ktoré pochádza z gréckeho mena Alexandros. To sa skladá zo slovesa alexein vo význame „brániť, chrániť“ a podstatného mena anér, v genitíve andros, vo význame „muž, človek“. Meno sa preto vykladá ako „obranca mužov“ alebo všeobecnejšie „ochranca ľudí“.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

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

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

SANDOR

Vyžaduje prepis bez mäkčeňov/dĺžňov
Písmo a diakritika:

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Regionálna stredoeurópska forma
Svetové jazyky:

27 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
18 March
Hungarian Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

V maďarčine sa vyslovuje s počiatočným š: [šándor].

Grammar & Cases

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

Diminutives and pet forms

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

Notable figures named Sándor

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

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Person type
Sándor Petőfi
HU
1823 – 1849Historical Figure

Hungarian poet and liberal revolutionary (1823–1849)

Sándor Márai
HU
1900 – 1989Historical Figure

Hungarian writer (1900–1989)

Sándor Ferencsi
HU
1873 – 1933Historical Figure

Hungarian psychoanalyst (1873–1933)

Sándor Kőrösi Csoma
HU
1784 – 1842Historical Figure

Hungarian philologist and orientalist (1784-1842)

Sándor Puhl
HU
1955 – 2021Historical Figure

Hungarian football referee (1955–2021)

Sándor Wekerle
HU
1848 – 1921Historical Figure

Hungarian politician (1848–1921)

Sándor Kisfaludy
HU
1772 – 1844Historical Figure

Hungarian lyric poet

Sándor Mátrai
HU
1932 – 2002Historical Figure

Hungarian footballer (1932-2002)

Test how Sándor sounds with your surname

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Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Sándor Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:S.S.without dots:SS

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Zasiahnuté regióny / jazyky:DE
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