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