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

Bálint

Bálint is a popular Hungarian male name corresponding to the English name Valentine. Deriving from the Latin Valentinus, it is intrinsically connected with notions of physical vigor, health, and vitality. It is a stylish, harmonious choice that feels both deeply grounded and approachable.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Slovak:
Czech:
Hungarian:
Bálint
Polish:
German:
Spanish:
French:
Italian:
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

The Hungarian form of Valentine carries the meaning of being strong, healthy, and vital.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Bálint je maďarská podoba latinského mena Valentinus. To je odvodené od latinského prídavného mena valens, prípadne od súvisiaceho slovesa valere, s významom byť silný, zdravý alebo schopný. Maďarská podoba sa historicky vyvinula cez skrátené tvary Valentin a Valent.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

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

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

BALINT

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
14 February
Hungarian Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

V maďarčine sa vyslovuje približne ako „bálint“, pričom písmeno i označuje krátku samohlásku.

Grammar & Cases

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

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
BálintkoBalu
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Bálint
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Bálint! Bálintko! Balu!

Notable figures named Bálint

17

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

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Person type
Bálint Balassi
HU
1554 – 1594Historical Figure

Hungarian poet, writer, soldier

Bálint Kopasz
HU
born 1997Notable Figure

Hungarian canoeist

Bálint Telegdi
US
1922 – 2006Historical Figure

American physicist (1922–2006)

Bálint Vécsei
HU
born 1993Notable Figure

Hungarian association football player

Bálint Magyar
HU
born 1952Notable Figure

Hungarian politician

Bálint Alsáni
1330 – 1408Historical Figure

bishop of Pécs in the Kingdom of Hungary

Bálint Hóman
HU
1885 – 1951Historical Figure

Hungarian politician (1885-1951)

Bálint Kiss
HU
1802 – 1868Historical Figure

painter (1802-1868)

Test how Bálint sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

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

Full name:

Bálint Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

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

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