Georgios

Georgios is a traditional Greek first name that means 'the farmer' or 'the land worker'. The origin of the name lies in the ancient Greek word geōrgós, which is composed of the terms gē (earth) and érgon (work), resulting in the meaning 'earth worker'.

What does the name Georgios mean?

Georgios is a traditional Greek first name meaning 'the farmer' or 'the land worker'. Its roots can be traced back to the ancient Greek geōrgós, a combination of the words gē (earth) and érgon (work), which literally means 'earth worker'. Geōrgios represents the ancient Greek form of Georg and is also used as a first name in modern Greek. The short form in Greek is Jórgos, while the female equivalent of Georgios is Geōrgía.

Where does the name Georgios come from?

The name Georgios originates from the ancient Greek geōrgós, which consists of the words gē (earth) and érgon (work). Ancient Greek

How do you pronounce Georgios?

The pronunciation of Georgios is four to three syllables and is characterized by rhythmic variety. It is usually pronounced as 'Ge-or-gi-os' [ɡeˈɔʁɡi̯ɔs], starting with a clear E sound. The consonant combinations in the middle provide a certain substance, while the ending '-os' adds a distinct accent. Georgios sounds classic and elegant – a name that embodies both historical depth and phonetic richness.

When is the name day of Georgios?

The most important name day for Georgios is April 23.

Popularity

In Germany, Georgios is among the popular first names. Currently, it ranks 581st among the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 1931 when it reached 154th place. Over the last ten years, Georgios has been chosen as a first name about 1,100 times, placing it 532nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 539th.

Nicknames & pet names

Geo / Georg / George / Georgelini / Georgi / Georgo / Gigo / Gino / Giorgi / Gogo / Gogos / Gorgi / Jiorgi / Jojo / Jorgo

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