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

Elek

Elek is a concise male name of Greek origin that spread throughout Central Europe in its Hungarian form. It carries a distinctive, memorable presence while remaining clear and approachable. Parents may be drawn to its historical depth, clean structure, and protective meaning.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Slovak:
Czech:
Hungarian:
Elek
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

The name Elek means protector, defender, or one who wards off danger.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Elek je maďarská podoba latinského mena Alexius, ktoré pochádza zo starogréckeho mena Alexios (Ἀλέξιος). To súvisí so slovesom alexein (ἀλέξειν) vo význame „brániť“, „chrániť“ alebo „odvracať“.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

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

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie100 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

ELEK

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

9 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •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 July
Hungarian Calendar

Grammar & Cases

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

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
ElečkoElkoEli
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Elek
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Elek! Elečko! Elko!

Notable figures named Elek

19

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

All personalities catalog
Person type
Elek Benedek
HU
1859 – 1929Historical Figure

Hungarian writer (1859–1929)

Elek Köblös
RO
1887 – 1938Historical Figure

Hungarian-Romanian communist activist and political leader

Elek Straub
HU
born 1944Notable Figure

Hungarian engineer, and businessman

Elek Thurzó
HU
1490 – 1543Historical Figure

Hungarian noble, palatinus (1490–1543)

Elek Nopcsa
HU
1848 – 1918Historical Figure

Hungarian noble, politician (1848–1918)

Elek Fényes
HU
1807 – 1876Historical Figure

statistician, politician (1807–1876)

Elek Gozsdu
HU
1849 – 1919Historical Figure

(1849-1919) Hungarian-Macedonian writer

Elek Jakab
HU
1820 – 1897Historical Figure

Hungarian historian, archivist (1820–1897)

Test how Elek sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

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

Full name:

Elek Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

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

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