Szabolcs

Szabolcs is a Hungarian male first name, whose exact roots are not clearly defined. The name may be translated as "the marten."

What does the name Szabolcs mean?

The name Szabolcs has Hungarian roots and could carry the meaning "the marten." Its origin may lie in an unknown Slavic word that also means "marten." Furthermore, Szabolcs designates a region in Hungary.

Where does the name Szabolcs come from?

The name Szabolcs is of Old Slavic origin and means "the marten."

How do you pronounce Szabolcs?

The pronunciation of Szabolcs is two syllables and is characterized by a high proportion of consonants. In Hungarian phonetics, it is pronounced approximately as "Sa-boltsch" [ˈsɒboltʃ] and begins with a soft sibilant sound. The dense consonant cluster in the second syllable gives the name a distinctive and almost angular structure. Szabolcs exudes strength and individuality – it is unusual, precise, and has a distinctive sound.

Popularity

In Germany, Szabolcs is among the less common first names. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of most popular names for boys. Its best placement was in 2019 at 3,920th. Over the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times, securing it the 5,210th position in the corresponding statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 6,182nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Tshabotsch

Famous people

• Szabolcs Baranyi (Hungarian tennis player)
• Szabolcs Csorba (Hungarian footballer)
• Szabolcs Csordas (Hungarian footballer)
• Szabolcs Esztenyi (composer from Hungary)
• Szabolcs Fenyes (composer from Hungary)
• Szabolcs Gal (Hungarian footballer)
• Szabolcs Gyano (American footballer)
• Szabolcs Hajdu (actor from Hungary)
• Szabolcs Huszti (Hungarian footballer)
• Szabolcs Kanta (Hungarian football player)
• Szabolcs Kemenes (football player from Hungary)
• Szabolcs Kokay (Hungarian artist)
• Szabolcs Manya (footballer from Romania)
• Szabolcs Pal (football player from Hungary)
• Szabolcs Pasztor (Hungarian fencer)
• Szabolcs Safar (Austrian footballer)
• Szabolcs Schindler (Hungarian footballer)
• Szabolcs Szegletes (Hungarian footballer)
• Szabolcs Szekely (Romanian footballer)
• Szabolcs Szocs (Romanian ice hockey player)