Origin, Meaning, And History Of Zoltan
The Old Hungarian name Zoltan has been used for boys for centuries. It has Turkic and Arabic roots and denotes ‘sultan,’ ‘king,’ or ‘ruler.’ A common variation of the name is Zsolt. This term is mainly used in Hungary for boys and means ‘one who is honored.’ Thus we find that the name Zoltan has associations with royalty, strength, and courage.
Zoltan has a deep history, and its usage dates back to the early medieval period stretching from 907 to 947 AD. Zoltan of Hungary was the third Grand Prince of the Hungarians and succeeded Árpád in around 907. It is believed that Zoltán’s name comes from the Arabian sultan title with Turkic mediation. However, there is no consensus among researchers about the etymology of this name. Zoltan as a term for sultan appears to have gone down by around 1473, when the Turkish rulers started using the direct term ‘Sultan’ for themselves. Zoltan is the name of a village in Ghidfalău commune in Romania.
In Hungarian culture, the name is pronounced as ZOL-tan, while in Slovak, it is ZAWL-tan. The feminine variant of Zoltan is Zoltana. You can experiment with various nicknames if you choose them for your son. These include Zolt, Zoli, and Zolika.
In America, the name’s usage can be attributed to famous people choosing it for their sons. For example, the renowned magician Penn Gillette picked this Hungarian name for his second child.
Elsewhere in popular culture, we find a few occurrences. The 2000 American stoner comedy filmDude, Where’s My Car?has a character named Zoltan, a Cantonese-speaking Chinese tailor.Zoltan Grundyis a wealthy businessman and boarding school owner in the Disney sitcom A.N.T. Farm.Zoltan Maraczekin She Loves Me, the Broadway musical, is the owner of Maraczek’s perfumery. These occurrences seem to have kept the popularity of the name alive.
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Famous People With The Name Zoltán
- Zoltán BerczikHungarian table tennis player, known for winning the Hungarian championship in single continuously from 1959 to 1964.
- Zoltan Istvan GyurkoAmerican transhumanist and journalist, known for his work The Transhumanist Wager
- Zoltan BathoryHungarian-American musician and martial artist, known for being names as Golden God’s “Best Shredder” by Metal Hammer magazine
- Zoltán KodályHungarian composer, famous for inventing the Kodály method of music education.
- Zoltan KaszasHungarian-American comedian and actor, best known for his Dry Bar Comedy Special “Cat Jokes”
Zoltan On The Popularity Chart
Zoltan has seen a slight improvement on the popularity chart but it has declined in ranking over the years. These graphs by the SSA provide more details.
Popularity Over Time
The name is not very popular. It witnessed a slight surge in 2000 and 2013. After that, the usage has been declining.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The name’s rank has only decreased from 1988 onwards. It ranked its highest in 1985 at 16,551.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Zoltan
Zoltan has a distinct sound and feel. The following names also sound similar.
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Names With Similar Meaning As Zoltan
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Zoltan?
The name Zoltan means ruler or sultan.
2. What is the origin of the name Zoltan?
Zoltan has an Arabic and Middle East origin.
