Csabi

Csabi is a Hungarian masculine given name, commonly used as a diminutive of Csaba. It is widely used in informal speech among family and friends, and can also appear as a standalone nickname or even as an informal given name in some contexts within Hungarian communities.

The name Csaba has a long-standing presence in Hungarian culture. Its exact linguistic origin is not settled, but it is a traditional name in Hungary with ties to folklore and historical usage. Csabi carries that heritage as a familiar form of Csaba and usually retains the same cultural associations.

Pronunciation is typically described as roughly "CHA-bee," with the emphasis on the first syllable; the Hungarian cs digraph represents the "ch" sound, and the final i is pronounced as a short "ee" sound.

Variations and usage: Csaba remains the formal base name, while Csabi is the common informal form used in daily speech. In contemporary contexts, Csabi appears in literature, media, and on personal nametags, particularly within Hungary and Hungarian-speaking communities abroad.