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The baby name Hajnal is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈhɒjnɒl/ (approx. HAI-nahl or HOY-nahl).

Hajnal is Hungarian in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Hungarian
Pronunciation: /ˈhɒjnɒl/ (approx. HAI-nahl or HOY-nahl)

What is the meaning of the name Hajnal ?

The baby name Hajnal is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈhɒjnɒl/ (approx. HAI-nahl or HOY-nahl).

Hajnal is Hungarian in Origin.

Hajnal is a Hungarian feminine given name drawn from the everyday word for "dawn" or "daybreak." It carries connotations of first light, renewal, and quiet hope, fitting within the Hungarian fondness for nature and time-of-day names.

Used as a personal name since the late 19th and early 20th centuries amid Magyar cultural revival, Hajnal remains uncommon yet familiar in Hungary and the diaspora. Variants include Hajnalka - an affectionate diminutive also linked to the morning glory flower - and the nickname Hajni; the base form also appears as a surname. Semantic counterparts in other languages include Aurora (Latin), Zora (Slavic), and Alba (Romance), all meaning or evoking "dawn."

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Hajnal – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
HU 0 #109 7 1,675
HU Girls 0 #163 65 3,308
HU Boys 0 #165 10 3,954
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
IT Girls 0 #1,429 18 9,415
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People also ask about Hajnal

Hajnal is predominantly a girl's name.
Hajnal is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈhɒjnɒl/ (approx. HAI-nahl or HOY-nahl).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Hajnalka.
Hajnal is a name of Hungarian origin, traditionally used in Hungary. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within Hungary and its diaspora communities.