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Name Hargitay
Type Surname (from location)
Usage Hungarian
Pronounced Pron. HAWR-gee-tie(Hungarian) HAHRG-i-tay(English)
Other Forms FormsHargitai, Hargita, Hargittai, Hargittay
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Meaning & History

Denoted one from Hargita, a historical region of Hungary now known as Harghita County in eastern Transylvania, Romania. A famous bearer was Hungarian-American actor and bodybuilder Mickey Hargitay (1926-2006), as well as his daughter, actress Mariska Hargitay (1964-). It is also borne by the swimmer András Hargitay (1956-).
Added 11/5/2022 by General9696