Király is a Hungarian surname, meaning ''king'' (female Királyné/Királynő). The name is predominantly found in communities across
Hungary, followed by
Austria,
Slovenia, and
Switzerland
). Swiss law does not designate a ''capital'' as such, but the federal parliament and government are installed in Bern, while other federal institutions, such as the federal courts, are in other cities (Bellinzona, Lausanne, Luzern, Neuchâtel ...
in terms of frequency per million of citizens. Origins of the surname include the
Slavonic word of the late 1600s meaning "king". It is also a middle high German word, used as a term of endearment, for curly headed individuals. This pronunciation of Király differs by region. For example, the American pronunciation of Kiraly is "KEER-ah-lee," and the Hungarian pronunciation is
kiraːj.
Pronunciation
This pronunciation of Kiraly differs by region. The American pronunciation of Kiraly is "Keer-ah-lee." The accent falls on the first syllable. The Hungarian pronunciation is /
kiraːj/, used by
Gábor Király
Gábor Ferenc Király (; born 1 April 1976) is a Hungarian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
In his 25-year-long playing career, Király spent most of his career in Germany and England. He signed for Hertha BSC in 199 ...
.
Kiralys in the United States
Small pockets of Kiraly families exist around the world, primarily in Hungary, but most in the United States are found in Cleveland, Ohio, the state of Connecticut, and in Arlington, Virginia. And some are also in the far west region of Texas.
Notable people
Notable people with the name include:
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Annamária Király (born 1985), Hungarian handball player
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Béla Király
Dr. Béla Király (14 April 1912 – 4 July 2009) was a Hungarian army officer before, during, and after World War II. After the war, he was sentenced to life in prison under the Soviet-allied regime, but was later released. After his relea ...
(1912–2009), Hungarian general and politician
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Botond Király
Botond Király (born 26 October 1994) is a Hungarian professional footballer who plays for Pápa
Pápa is a historical town in Veszprém county, Hungary, located close to the northern edge of the Bakony Hills, and noted for its baroque arch ...
(born 1994), Hungarian footballer
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Don Kiraly (born 1953), American linguist
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Ede Király (1926–2009), Hungarian figure skater
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Gábor Király
Gábor Ferenc Király (; born 1 April 1976) is a Hungarian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
In his 25-year-long playing career, Király spent most of his career in Germany and England. He signed for Hertha BSC in 199 ...
(born 1976), Hungarian footballer
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Hajnalka Kiraly (born 1971), Hungarian-born French épée fencer
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Karch Kiraly (born 1960), American volleyball player and coach
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Linda Király (born 1983), American-Hungarian singer-songwriter
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Lucy Kiraly (born 1950), Australian fashion model and television presenter
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Mónika Király (born 1983), Hungarian road cyclist
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Pál Király (1880–1965), Hungarian engineer and weapons designer
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Pál Király (athlete) (1896–1969), Hungarian long-distance runner
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Viktor Király (born 1984), Hungarian–American pop singer
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Zoltán Király (born 1948), Hungarian journalist, educator, and politician
See also
*''Szent István király'',
Saint Stephen
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István király'', Hungarian opera
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István, a király'', Hungarian rock opera
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Király Baths
Király Bath or Király fürdő is a thermal bath that was first built in Hungary in the second half of the sixteenth century, during the time of Ottoman rule. The bath and its neighborhood have since become part of the consolidated city of Budapes ...
, Hungarian thermal bath
Hungarian-language surnames
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