Yevgeny
Gender
masculine
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Meaning & Etymology
Yevgeny is an alternate transcription of the Russian name Евгений (Yevgeniy), which is the Russian form of the masculine given name Eugene. The name has various transliterations including Yevgenii, Evgeni, Evgeny, Evgenii, Evgeniy, Evgenyi, and Evgenij. The short form of the name is Zhenya (Женя), also transliterated as Jenya or Shenya. The name is widely used in Russian-speaking countries and has a rich cultural and historical significance.
Etymology
Original Form:
Евгений (Yevgeniy)
Evolution:
The name evolved from the Greek name Eugenios, meaning 'well-born' or 'noble'. It was adopted into Russian culture and adapted to the Cyrillic script, leading to various transliterations.
Source:
Russian naming conventions and historical linguistic adaptation.