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George (given Name)
George () is a masculine given name derived from the Greek Geōrgios (; , ). The name gained popularity due to its association with the Christian martyr, Saint George (died 23 April 303), a member of the Praetorian Guard who was sentenced to death for his refusal to renounce Christianity, and prior to that, it might have been a theophoric name, with origins in Zeus Georgos, an early title of the Greek god Zeus. Today, it is one of the most commonly used names in the Western world, though its religious significance has waned among modern populations. Its diminutives are Geordie and Georgie, with the former being limited primarily to residents of England and Scotland. The most popular feminine forms in the Anglosphere, are Georgia, Georgiana, and Georgina. History Etymology and origins Its original Greek form, Georgios, is based on the Greek word ''georgos'' (γεωργός) 'farmer'. The word ''georgos'' itself is ultimately a combination of two Greek words: ''ge'' (γ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saint George
Saint George (Greek: Γεώργιος (Geórgios), Latin: Georgius, Arabic: القديس جرجس; died 23 April 303), also George of Lydda, was a Christian who is venerated as a saint in Christianity. According to tradition he was a soldier in the Roman army. Saint George was a soldier of Cappadocian Greek origin and member of the Praetorian Guard for Roman emperor Diocletian, who was sentenced to death for refusing to recant his Christian faith. He became one of the most venerated saints and megalomartyrs in Christianity, and he has been especially venerated as a military saint since the Crusades. He is respected by Christians, Druze, as well as some Muslims as a martyr of monotheistic faith. In hagiography, as one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers and one of the most prominent military saints, he is immortalized in the legend of Saint George and the Dragon. His memorial, Saint George's Day, is traditionally celebrated on 23 April. Historically, the countries of England, Ukrai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jurgis
Jurgis () and Jurģis () are male given names. They are cognates of George. They may refer to: *Jurgis Baltrušaitis (1873–1944), Lithuanian Symbolist poet and translator *Jurgis Baltrušaitis (son) (1903–1988), Lithuanian art historian * Jurgis Bielinis (1846–1918), book smuggler * Jurgis Blekaitis (1917–2007), Lithuanian American theatre producer *Jurgis Dobkevičius (1900–1926), Lithuanian aviator * Jurgis Gedminas, Lithuanian cyclist * Jurgis Hardingsonas (1892–1936), Lithuanian footballer *Jurgis Jurgelis (born 1942), Lithuanian politician *Jurgis Kairys (born 1952), Lithuanian aerobatic pilot and aeronautical engineer *Jurgis Karnavičius (born 1957), Lithuanian pianist *Jurgis Karnavičius (composer) (1884–1941), Lithuanian composer *Jurgis Kunčinas (1947–2002), Lithuanian poet, novelist and essayist *Jurgis Maciunas (1931–1978), Lithuanian American artist *Jurgis Matulaitis-Matulevičius (1871–1927), Roman Catholic bishop of Vilnius *Jurģis Pučinskis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Đorđe
Đorđe ( sr-Cyrl, Ђорђе;transliterated Djordje) is a Serbian given name, a Serbian variant, derived from Greek '' Georgios'' (''George'' in English). Other variants include: Đurđe, Đurađ, Đura, Đuro, Georgije. It may refer to: * Đorđe Andrejević Kun (1904–1964), Serbian painter * Đorđe Babalj (born 1981), Serbian association football player * Đorđe Balašević (1953–2021), Serbian and former Yugoslav recording artist and singer-songwriter * Đorđe Bogić (1911–1941), protopresbyter and parish priest in the Serbian Orthodox Church * Đorđe Čotra (born 1984), Serbian association football player * Đorđe Denić (born 1996), Serbian association football player * Djordje Djokovic (Đorđe Đoković, born 1995), Serbian tennis player * Đorđe Ivelja (born 1984), Serbian association football player * Đorđe Jokić (born 1981), Serbian association football player * Đorđe Jovanović (1861–1953), Serbian sculptor * Đorđe Kamber (born 1983), Bosnian- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yury
Yury, Yuri, Youri, Yurii, Yuriy, Yurij, Iurii or Iouri is the Slavic (russian: Юрий, Yuriy, or uk, Юрій, Yuriy, or bg, Юрий, Jurij, or be, Юры, Jury) form of the masculine given name George; it is derived directly from the Greek form Georgios and related to Polish Jerzy, Czech Jiří, and Slovak and Croatian Juraj, akin to Spanish and Portuguese Jorge, and German Jürgen, and assimilated in modern forms such as German and Italian Juri, Portuguese Iury, and Dutch Joeri. The Slavic form of the name originates with Yuri Dolgoruky, Grand Prince of Kiev (c. 1099–1157), in early accounts recorded as ''Gyurgi, Dyurgi''. Yaroslav the Wise, great-grandfather of Yuriy Dolgorukiy, was the first Ruthenian ruler whose patron saint was Saint George. The saint is now depicted on the coat of arms of Moscow. Ancient and medieval world (Listed chronologically) * Yuri Dolgorukiy or Yuri I Vladimirovich (c. 1099–1157), Grand Prince of Kiev * Yuri II of Vladimir (1189– ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jyrki
Jyrki is a Finnish masculine given name and may refer to: People *Jyrki 69 (born 1968), the lead vocalist for Finnish rock band ''The 69 Eyes'' * Jyrki Blom (born 1962), retired Finnish javelin thrower *Jyrki Hämäläinen (1942–2008), Finnish magazine editor *Jyrki Hakala (born 1960), Finnish sprint canoeist *Jyrki Heliskoski (born 1945), Finnish football coach * Jyrki Järvi (born 1966), Finnish sailor and Olympic champion * Jyrki Järvilehto (born 1966), better known as "JJ Lehto", a Finnish race car driver *Jyrki Jokipakka (born 1991), Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman * Jyrki Kähkönen (born 1967), retired Finnish athlete (110 metres hurdles) *Jyrki Kasvi (born 1964), Finnish politician *Jyrki Katainen (born 1971), the Prime Minister of Finland, chairman of the country's National Coalition Party * Jyrki Kiiskinen (born 1963), Finnish writer, recipient of the Eino Leino Prize in 1993 *Jyrki Louhi, Finnish professional ice hockey forward *Jyrki Lumme (born 1966), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yrjö
Yrjö, a masculine Finnish given name that is the equivalent of George, may refer to: * Yrjö von Grönhagen, (1911–2003), Finnish anthropologist * Yrjö Jylhä, (1903–1956), Finnish poet * Yrjö Kilpinen (1892–1959), Finnish composer * Yrjö Kokko (1903–1977), Finnish author * Yrjö Lindegren (1900–1952), Finnish architect * Yrjö Mäkelin (1875–1923), shoemaker * Yrjö Nikkanen (1914–1985), Finnish athlete * Yrjö Sakari Yrjö-Koskinen (1830–1903), freiherr, senator, professor, historian, and politician * Yrjö Sirola (1876–1936), Finnish writer and socialist politician * Yrjö Sotamaa, Finnish architect * Yrjö Väisälä (1891–1971), Finnish astronomer and physicist * Yrjö Vartia, economist See also * *George (given name) George () is a masculine given name derived from the Greek Geōrgios (; , ). The name gained popularity due to its association with the Christian martyr, Saint George (died 23 April 303), a mem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yegor
Yegor is a Russian, Belarusian and Ukrainian given name. Alternative spellings include Egor, Egori, Yahor,Yehor (Ukrainian), Jegor (common variant in Slavic countries with a Latin alphabet) anThe name has Balto-Slavic origin that means "hunter", "spearman" and "warrior". It is related to the Germanic name Jäger, Scandinavian name Jæger and Finnish name Yrjö. Since the name Yegor is of pagan origin{{Citation needed, date=October 2022, the Eastern Orthodox Church baptizes people with this name under a pseudonym name Giorgos, which is seen as the Christianized version of the name. It is shared by the following people: *Egor Anisimov (born 1987), Russian politician *Egor Antropov (born 1992), Russian ice hockey player *Egor Averin (born 1989), Russian ice hockey player *Egor Babaev (born 1973), Russian-born Swedish physicist *Egor Baranov (born 1988), Russian film director *Egor Bazin (born 1995), Russian ice dancer *Egor Beroev (born 1977), Russian actor *Egor Degtyarev, Russi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sjors
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Sjors is a Dutch version of the given name George. Persons bearing the name include * Sjors van Driem (born George van Driem, 1957), Dutch linguist at Leiden University * Sjors Scheres (born 1975), Dutch scientist * Sjors Verdellen (born 1981), Dutch soccer player * Rapper Sjors (born 1992) Dutch rapper ''Sjors'' is also the title of a Dutch comic book. See also * * Joris (another Dutch version of the name ''George'') *George (other) George may refer to: People * George (given name) * George (surname) * George (singer), American-Canadian singer George Nozuka, known by the mononym George * George Washington, First President of the United States * George W. Bush, 43rd Preside ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Örjan
Örjan (OErjan) is an old Swedish male name originating from the Low German name ''Jurian'' or ''Jurien'' which is a variant of George. The Name Day in Sweden is July 9. The Norwegian version of the name is Ørjan. The name has been present in Sweden since the Middle Ages as (''Yrian''). The saint called ''St George'' elsewhere in Europe was then called ''Sankt Örjan'' or ''Riddar Örjan'' (''Knight Örjan''), (nowadays normally Sankt Göran). The name was very popular at this time. The name evolved during the 16th century to ''Jöran'' or Göran, and the original name became uncommon. In the mid 20th century the name had a brief renaissance. In Sweden there were in total 3147 persons with the firstname Örjan. The name is mainly only used in Sweden and Norway. In Finland 41 men have been baptised to Örjan during 1920 to 2008. Variants *Georg *George (English) * Georges (French) * Giorgio (Italian) *Göran/Jöran/Jörgen (Swedish) *Jorge (Spanish) *Yrjö (Finnish) *Ørjan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juris
The Juris were a tribe of South American Indigenous people, formerly occupying the country between the rivers Içá (lower Putumayo) and Yapura, north-western Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America and Latin America. At and with over 217 million people, Brazil is the world's fifth-largest country by area .... In ancient days they were the most powerful tribe of the district, but in 1820 their numbers did not exceed 2000. Owing to inter-marrying, the Juris are believed to have been extinct for half a century. They were closely related to the Passes, and were like them a fair-skinned, finely built people with quite European features. References * Ethnic groups in Brazil {{Brazil-ethno-group-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
