Ferenc
Meaning of Ferenc
Ferenc is a male name with Hungarian origin. It is pronounced as FEH-renz (/fɛ.rɛnts/). Variations of this name include Ferencz and Feri. In the United States of America, Ferenc has been given to newborn boys since at least 1962, with its popularity fluctuating over the years. In recent years, it has been less commonly chosen as a baby name. Despite its lower usage in the US, Ferenc carries a rich cultural heritage and may appeal to those seeking a unique and meaningful name for their son.
Pronunciation
Hungarian
- Pronunced as FEH-renz (/fɛ.rɛnts/)
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Notable People Named Ferenc
| Ferenc Puskás, a Hungarian footballer and manager, was one of the greatest players of all time, known for his exceptional goal-scoring abilities and international success. |
| Ferenc Molnár, also known as Franz Molnar, was a versatile Hungarian-born author, playwright, and poet who fused Hungarian traditions with Western influences to create his own unique style. |
| Ferenc Deák de Kehida, a Hungarian statesman and Minister of Justice, was revered as "The Wise Man of the Nation" and a prominent figure in Hungary's liberal movement. |
| Ferenc Szombathelyi, also known as Ferenc Knausz or Ferenc Knauz, was a Hungarian military officer who served as Head of the General Staff of the Royal Hungarian Army during World War II. |
| Ferenc Erkel, a Hungarian composer and conductor, is known as the father of Hungarian grand opera and composed the national anthem of Hungary, "Himnusz". |
| Ferenc Esterházy de Galántha was a Hungarian noble and Vice-ispán of Pozsony County, known as the ancestor of the House of Esterházy. |
| Ferenc Móra was a Hungarian novelist, journalist, and museologist. |
| Ferenc József, Prince Koháry of Csábrág and Szitnya - Ferenc József, 1st Prince Koháry de Csábrág et Szitnya, was a Hungarian magnate and statesman who served as Hungarian Chancellor and was awarded the title of Fürst von Koháry de Csábrág et Szitnya by Emperor Francis I of Austria. |
| Ferenc Szabó was a Hungarian composer who emigrated to the USSR and became a respected figure in Soviet musical life, known for his mass songs, film scores, and orchestral works. |
| Ferenc Juhász, a Hungarian poet and Golden Wreath laureate, was a prominent literary figure who was a strong contender for the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1976. |
| Ferenc Nógrádi, originally named Ferenc Neuwirth, was a renowned Hungarian footballer known for his time as a striker with Budapest Honvéd FC. |
| Count Ferenc Esterházy de Galántha was a Hungarian noble and politician who served as Ban of Croatia between 1783 and 1785. |
| Ferenc Kemény was a Hungarian gymnast who participated in eight events at the 1952 Summer Olympics. |
| Ferenc Dózsa is a Hungarian rower who participated in the men's quadruple sculls event at the 1988 Summer Olympics. |
| Ferenc Fekete was a Hungarian cinematographer and film director known for his work on the neorealist film People of the Mountains, and later emigrated to Brazil to establish a production company. |
