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Georg

ˈɡeː.ɔʁk
ˈjeː.ɔrj
ˈcɛː.ɔrk
ˈɡe.orɡ
Overview

Gender

masculine

Origin

Categories

bass guitarists
Black Butler characters
chess Grandmasters
Estonian presidents
Eureka Seven characters
Fire Emblem characters
Genshin Impact characters
German chancellors
historians
Hogan's Heroes characters
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
75/100
classic140%
mature160%
formal120%
upper class120%
wholesome100%
strong160%
strange100%
serious120%

Meaning & Etymology

Georg is a variant form of the name George, used in several languages. The name George itself originates from the Greek name Γεώργιος (Geōrgios), derived from γεωργός (geōrgos) meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker'. Georg has been widely used in German-speaking countries and other regions, often associated with historical and cultural significance.

Etymology

Original Form:

Γεώργιος (Geōrgios)

Evolution:

From Greek to Latin (Georgius), then to various European languages including German (Georg).

Source:

Etymological dictionaries and linguistic studies.

Related Names

ge

Roots

ergon

Roots

Örjan

Variants

Ørjan

Variants

Jüri

Variants

Jockel

Diminutives

Jörg

Diminutives

Jürg

Diminutives

Gjergj

Other Languages & Cultures

Georgios

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Georgius

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Gevorg

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Kevork

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Gorka

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Yuri

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Yuriy

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Yury

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Georgi

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