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The baby name Pisti is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈpiʃti/ (PEESH-tee).

Pisti is Hungarian in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Hungarian
Pronunciation: /ˈpiʃti/ (PEESH-tee)

What is the meaning of the name Pisti ?

The baby name Pisti is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈpiʃti/ (PEESH-tee).

Pisti is Hungarian in Origin.

Pisti is a Hungarian diminutive of István, the local form of Stephen, from Greek Stephanos “crown, wreath.” In Hungarian usage, Pisti functions as an affectionate everyday name - pronounced PISH-tee - and is common in speech, literature, and popular culture. While long used informally, it has occasionally been registered as an independent given name, particularly in the late 20th century and among Hungarian communities in neighboring countries and the diaspora.

The prestige of the root name stems from Saint Stephen the Protomartyr and King Saint Stephen I of Hungary, ensuring continuous popularity since the Middle Ages and spawning many pet forms. Related variants include István, Stephen/Steven, Steve, Stefan, Stephan, Étienne, Esteban, Stefano, and Slavic Stepan. Close Hungarian diminutives alongside Pisti are Pista, Isti, Pityu, and the archaic Istók. The name carries connotations of honor, victory, and coronation.

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Pisti – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
HU 0 #110 6 1,675
HU Boys 0 #113 69 3,954
HU Girls 0 #220 6 3,308
GR Girls 0 #248 2 6,293
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
PE Boys 0 #926 1 14,506
MX Boys 0 #1,032 2 16,355
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619

Pisti is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:

BH
BR
CL
GR
HU

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People also ask about Pisti

Pisti is predominantly a boy's name.
Pisti is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈpiʃti/ (PEESH-tee).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Peti, Péterke, Petya and Pista.
Across languages, Pisti has these equivalents: Peter (English), Pedro (Spanish), Pierre (French), Pietro (Italian), Piotr (Polish), and 1 more.
Pisti 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.