Hunor

Gender: Masculine
Origin: Hungarin
Meaning: “Hun.”
(hoo-NOR)

The name is borne in Hungarian legend by Hunor the twin brother of Magor. According to the tale, Hunor and Magor were the progenitors of the Hungarian people. They were the sons of Nimrod and were born and raised in Scythia. One day, while they were out hunting, the two boys spotted a white stag, they followed the stag across the sea of Azov. They ended up what is now modern day Hungary. There they were welcomed by the local King Dula and were given his daughters in marriage. It is said that Attila the Hun, King Almos and Arpad were their descendents. In Hungary, Hunor’s designated name day is September 10.