Örkény

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
There are multiple theories about the meaning of the name Örkény. Some sources suggest it may come from the Hungarian word "örök" meaning "eternal" or "perpetual," while others believe it may be related to the word "örvény," which means "whirlpool" or "maelstrom."
Popularity
Örkény is not a common name, even in Hungary. It is not ranked among the top 1000 names in any country.

cartoon of the name Örkény
Cartoon of Örkény

Örkény Name meanings & History

There are multiple theories about the meaning of the name Örkény. Some sources suggest it may come from the Hungarian word "örök" meaning "eternal" or "perpetual," while others believe it may be related to the word "örvény," which means "whirlpool" or "maelstrom.". Örkény is a masculine name that is primarily used in Hungary, where it is considered a traditional name.

Zodiac Sign of Örkény: Obstinate Cancer,Obsessive Scorpio

Synonyms of Örkény:

O: Organized,Ostentatious,Obsolete,Obsessive,Obstinate

R: Restless,Resourceful,Rational,Reason

K: Karate,Kind,Kundalini,Karma

E: Enliven,Enlighten,Exaggerate,Environment,Entertain,Expressive

N: Neurosis,Nutrition,Nice,Nagging,Neat,Nitpicking,Nervous

Y: Yin/Yang,Youth-giving,Yen/money

Örkény is:

  • a Complex name
  • a Natural name
  • a Serious name
  • a Unintellectual name
  • a Upper Class name

Famous People

The most notable person with the name Örkény is István Örkény (1912-1979), a Hungarian author who is considered one of the most influential Hungarian writers of the 20th century.