Arpad
AR-pahd
Arpad is a boy’s name of English origin, meaning “A Hungarian name, meaning 'sower of barley' or 'cultivator'. It is a historical name associated with the founder of the Hungarian dynasty.”, and peaked in popularity in 1919.
What Arpad Means
“A Hungarian name, meaning 'sower of barley' or 'cultivator'. It is a historical name associated with the founder of the Hungarian dynasty.”
The Story of Arpad
This name carries the deep resonance of a founder, a leader whose vision shaped a nation.
Arpad is a historical Hungarian name, historically meaning 'sower of barley' or 'cultivator.' It is famously the name of the chieftain who led the Magyar tribes into the Carpathian Basin, founding the Hungarian nation.
You envision your son as a strong leader, intelligent and resilient. 'Arpad' is a name for a child who will cultivate his own path, demonstrating resilience and a grounded strength throughout his life.
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Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Árpád Göncz
Former President of Hungary and writer.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#6 in 1919
Total Births
44
First Recorded
1914
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