Istvan Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Istvan Name at a Glance

Name	Istvan
Meaning	Hungarian form of Stephen 'crowned with victory'.
Origin	Hungarian
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Istvan Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Istvan means “Hungarian form of Stephen 'crowned with victory”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Istvan Name Origin

Our database records Istvan under Hungarian origin. Browse more Hungarian baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Istvan a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Istvan is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Istvan

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