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

Gyöngyi

Gyöngyi is a traditional Hungarian feminine name derived from gyöngy, meaning 'pearl'. It sounds gentle, lyrical, and warm while reflecting a vibrant cultural heritage. A wonderful choice for parents who wish to give their daughter a name symbolising grace and treasure.

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International equivalents and translations

English:
Czech:
Hungarian:
Gyöngyi
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

The name means 'pearl', figuratively conveying preciousness, beauty, and purity.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Maďarské ženské meno Gyöngyi vzniklo z apelatíva gyöngy s významom „perla“ pomocou prípony -i; používa sa aj ako domácka podoba mena Gyöngyvér. Maďarské slovo gyöngy je starou výpožičkou z turkických jazykov.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

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

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

GYONGYI

Vyžaduje prepis bez mäkčeňov/dĺžňov
Písmo a diakritika:

ö (1)

Regionálna stredoeurópska forma
Svetové jazyky:

11 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.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
23 October
Hungarian Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

V maďarčine sa vyslovuje [ˈɟøɲɟi], približne „ďöňďi“, s prízvukom na prvej slabike.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 2

According to Slovak orthography rules, this name is uninflected and retains its base form in all grammatical cases.

1. Nominative:Who, what?
Gyöngyi
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Gyöngyi
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Gyöngyi
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Gyöngyi
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Gyöngyi!
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Gyöngyi
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Gyöngyi

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
GyöngyikeGyöngyusGyöngyuska
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Ms. Gyöngyi
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Gyöngyi! Gyöngyike!

Notable figures named Gyöngyi

9

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

All personalities catalog
Person type
Gyöngyi Dani
HU
born 1975Notable Figure

Hungarian wheelchair fencer and para-alpine skier

Gyöngyi Gaál
HU
born 1975Notable Figure

Hungarian football referee

Gyöngyi Lovász
HU
born 1959Notable Figure

football player

Gyöngyi Rózsavölgyi
HU
1953 – 2025Historical Figure

Hungarian photographer

Gyöngyi Szathmáry
RO
1940 – 2023Historical Figure

Hungarian sculptor (1940–2023)

Gyöngyi Zádor
HU
1920 – 1941Historical Figure

Hungarian actress (1920-1941)

Gyöngyi Móricz
HU
1911 – 1979Historical Figure

writer, daughter of Zsigmond Móricz (1911-1979)

Gyöngyi Spitzer
HU
born 1966Notable Figure

Hungarian musician

Test how Gyöngyi sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

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

Full name:

Gyöngyi Smith

3 + 1 = 4 syllables

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ID
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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