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Zbyněk

Zbyněk is a traditional Czech masculine name of Slavic origin, originally a diminutive of Zbyhněv. It sounds strong and historical, with roots tied to spirited courage and tenacity. It is an appealing choice for parents seeking an authentic, established Czech name with timeless character.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

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

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

Traditionally interpreted as meaning "one who retains anger" or "one of spirited, fighting vigor".

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

České mužské meno Zbyněk vzniklo ako osamostatnená domácka podoba starého slovanského zloženého mena Zbyhněv, prípadne Zbygněv. Jeho prvá časť súvisí so slovesom zbyti vo významoch „zostať“ alebo „zosilnieť“, druhú tvorí základ hněv „hnev, bojový zápal“. Tradične sa preto vykladá ako „ten, komu zostáva hnev“ alebo „posilňujúci bojový zápal“.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

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

75 / 100Veľmi dobrá medzinárodná adaptabilita
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie75 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

ZBYNEK

Vyžaduje prepis bez mäkčeňov/dĺžňov
Písmo a diakritika:

ě (1)

Regionálna stredoeurópska forma
Svetové jazyky:

10 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.
  • •Známe v okolitých stredoeurópskych a slovanských krajinách.
Na čo myslieť v zahraničí
  • •Meno je špecifické pre stredoeurópsky / slovanský kultúrny okruh, pre cudzincov bude pôsobiť originálne a exoticky.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
16 June
Czech Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

Vyslovuje sa približne [zbiňek]; české písmeno ě po n označuje mäkkú výslovnosť spoluhlásky ň.

Grammar & Cases

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

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
ZbyňoZbyňkoZbyněčekZbyňa
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Zbyněk
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Zbyněk! Zbyňo! Zbyňko!

Notable figures named Zbyněk

14

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

All personalities catalog
Person type
Zbyněk Michálek
CZ
born 1982Notable Figure

Czech ice hockey player

Zbyněk Hejda
CZ
1930 – 2013Historical Figure

Czech poet and translator (1930–2013)

Zbyněk Hráček
CZ
born 1970Notable Figure

Czech chess player

Zbyněk Stanjura
CZ
born 1964Notable Figure

Czech politician and entrepreneur

Zbyněk Berka z Dubé a Lipé
1551 – 1606Historical Figure

Czech cardinal

Zbyněk Zajíc z Hazmburka
1376 – 1411Historical Figure

Archbishop of Prague

Zbyněk Drda
CZ
born 1987Notable Figure

Czech singer

Zbyněk Sekal
CZ
1923 – 1998Historical Figure

Czech painter, translator and sculptor (1923-1998)

Test how Zbyněk sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

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

Full name:

Zbyněk Smith

1 + 1 = 2 syllables

85 / 100Very good
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Initials / monogram:with dots:Z.S.without dots:ZS
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