George

George is a common male given name, derived from the Greek Georgios (Γεώργιος). The name is a patronymic form of the name George, which is derived from the Greek word georgos (γεωργός), meaning "farmer" or "earthworker". The name has been popular in many cultures and regions throughout history, and continues to be widely used today.

Etymology

The name George is derived from the Greek name Georgios (Γεώργιος), which is itself derived from the Greek word georgos (γεωργός). The word georgos is a compound of the words ge (γῆ), meaning "earth", and ergon (ἔργον), meaning "work". Thus, the name George can be translated as "farmer" or "earthworker".

Popularity

The name George has been popular in many cultures and regions throughout history. It has been especially popular in Christian cultures, due to the veneration of Saint George, a 3rd-century Roman soldier who is one of the most venerated saints in Christianity. The name has also been popular in various royal families throughout history, including the British royal family.

Variations

There are many variations of the name George in different languages. Some of these include Georg (German, Scandinavian), Giorgio (Italian), Jorge (Spanish, Portuguese), Georges (French), György (Hungarian), Georgi (Bulgarian), Georgiy (Russian), and Yuri (Japanese).

Notable people named George

There have been many notable people named George throughout history. Some of these include George Washington, the first President of the United States; George Orwell, the British author of 1984 and Animal Farm; and George Harrison, a member of the Beatles.

See also

• List of people named George
• Saint George
• George (disambiguation)

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