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Istvan

EESHT-vahn

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

English

Total Births

81

Peak Year

#8 in 2000

First Recorded

1962

Style

Strong & Bold, Royal & Regal

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Istvan is a Hungarian name, a variation of Stephen, meaning "crown" or "wreath." Symbolizes victory and honor.

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Famous Namesakes

  • István Szabó

    Hungarian film director known for his films.

  • Istvan Kovacs

    Romanian football (soccer) referee.

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Personality Traits

HonorableStrongLoyalDetermined

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