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

Gábor

[ˈɡaːbɔr]

Gábor is the classic Hungarian form of the biblical name Gabriel, inspired by the archangel and heavenly messenger. It unites ancient spiritual roots with a confident, modern resonance. A strong and melodious name that stands out with dignity.

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Girl's name: Gabriella

Origin and etymology of the name

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Linguistic explanation and meaning

The Hungarian form of the Hebrew name Gabriel, meaning 'God is my strength' or 'man of God'.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Gábor je maďarská podoba biblického mena Gabriel, ktoré pochádza z hebrejského mena Gavrí’el (גַּבְרִיאֵל). Jeho zložky sa vykladajú ako gever vo význame „muž“ alebo „hrdina“ a ’él vo význame „Boh“, preto sa meno tradične interpretuje ako „Boží muž“, „Boží hrdina“ alebo „Boh je moja sila“.

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Name variants

International equivalents and translations

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English:

Slovak:

Czech:

Hungarian:

Gábor

Polish:

German:

Spanish:

French:

Italian:

Portuguese:

Other world variants:

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How easily Gábor is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide

90 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)

Degree of global adaptability90 %

Passport & airline ticket spelling:

GABOR

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Script & diacritics:

á (1)

Regional Central European form

World languages:

16 foreign variants

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky

Travel strengths of this name

•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

24 March

Hungarian Calendar

Pronunciation and phonetic note:[ˈɡaːbɔr]

V maďarčine sa meno vyslovuje s prízvukom na prvej slabike; dlhé á sa zachováva.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use

Syllable count: 2

1. Nominative:Who, what?

Gábor

2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?

Gábora

3. Dative:To whom, to what?

Gáborovi

4. Accusative:Whom, what?

Gábora

5. Vocative (address):Direct address

Gábor!

6. Locative:About whom, about what?

Gáborovi

7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?

Gáborom

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames

Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:

GabiGábiGáborko

Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions

Dear Mr. Gábor

Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends

Gábor! Gabi! Gáborko!

Notable figures named Gábor

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Gábor Király

HU

born 1976Notable Figure

Hungarian association football player

Gábor Bethlen

1580 – 1629Historical Figure

Elected King of Hungary, Prince of Transylvania and Hungarian Protestant military leader (1580–1629)

Gabor Maté

CA

born 1944Notable Figure

Hungarian-Canadian physician (1944–)

Gábor Szabó

HU

1936 – 1982Historical Figure

Hungarian-American guitarist (1936–1982)

Gábor Csupó

HU

born 1952Notable Figure

American-Hungarian animator (1952–)

Gábor A. Somorjai

US

Gábor A. Somorjai

1935 – 2025Historical Figure

American chemist

Gábor Szegő

HU

1895 – 1985Historical Figure

Hungarian mathematician

Gábor Presser

HU

born 1948Notable Figure

Hungarian musician, composer, singer

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Names like Gábor

Names with similar sound rhythm, origin, and style

„Meno sa vykladá ako vyhnanec, vysídlenec alebo človek žijúci v cudzine.“

hebrejskýSame initial letter

„Meno gréckeho pôvodu s významom bdelý, ostražitý alebo pozorný.“

gréckySame initial letter

„Biblické meno s významom „Boží muž“ alebo „Boh je moja sila“.“

hebrejskýSame initial letter

„Meno hebrejského pôvodu znamená „Boh pomohol“ a vyjadruje Božiu pomoc.“

hebrejskýSimilar ending

„Hebrejské meno s pôvodným významom „rúbač“ alebo „ten, kto rúbe“.“

hebrejskýSame initial letter

„Hebrejské meno s významom „ten, kto stína“, „rúbač“ alebo „bojovník“.“

hebrejskýSame initial letter

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