Type Surname (from nickname)
Gender Unisex & Masculine
Pronounced Pron. /ˈnɒɟ/(Hungarian)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From a nickname meaning "big, great" in Hungarian, referring to one's characteristics. This is the most common Hungarian surname. In Slovakia this spelling is only used for men, with Nagyová being the feminine form.

Related Names

Rootnagy
Feminine FormNagyová(Slovak)
User SubmissionNagy

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Entry updated October 6, 2024