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Boy's nameOrigin: LatinName day: 8 August

Donát

Donat is a traditional masculine name of Latin origin, celebrated since early Christian times from the name Donatus. While rare in many contemporary regions, it carries an air of elegance, warmth, and dignity. Its heartfelt meaning celebrates a child as a precious and treasured gift.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Slovak:
Donát
Czech:
Donát
Hungarian:
Donát
Polish:
Donat
German:
Donat
Spanish:
French:
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A masculine name of Latin origin meaning 'given' or 'gift of God'.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Pochádza z latinského mena Donatus, utvoreného z trpného príčastia donatus slovesa donare „darovať“. Meno teda znamená „darovaný“, v kresťanskom prostredí najmä „darovaný Bohom“ alebo „Boží dar“.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

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

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

DONAT

Vyžaduje prepis bez mäkčeňov/dĺžňov
Písmo a diakritika:

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Regionálna stredoeurópska forma
Svetové jazyky:

12 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
17 February
Hungarian Calendar
25 February
Croatian Calendar
7 April
Polish Calendar
7 August
Croatian Calendar
8 August
Slovak Extended Calendar
29 October
Croatian Calendar

Grammar & Cases

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

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
DonátkoDonkoDoni
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Donát
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Donát! Donátko! Donko!

Notable figures named Donát

3

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

All personalities catalog
Person type
Donát Bánki
HU
1859 – 1922Historical Figure

Hungarian mechanical engineer and inventor (1859–1922)

Donát Bárány
HU
born 2000Notable Figure

Hungarian footballer (born 2000)

Donát Zsótér
HU
born 1996Notable Figure

Hungarian football player (1996–)

Test how Donát sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

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

Full name:

Donát Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

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

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