Γεώργιος
Geórgios/ʝeˈoɾ.ʝi.os/masculine
The Greek name George is translated as Γεώργιος (Geórgios). Wiktionary also lists Γιώργος (Giórgos) and Τζορτζ (Tzortz).
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Γεώργιος | Geórgios | /ʝeˈoɾ.ʝi.os/ | masculine |
| Γιώργος | Giórgos | /ˈʝoɾ.ɣos/ | masculine |
| Τζορτζ | Tzortz | transliteration | |
| Τζωρτζ | Tzortz | transliteration |
The name is a masculine given name used to identify males.
Which one should you use?
Γεώργιος is the formal or official version of the name used in legal documents or religious contexts, whereas Γιώργος is the common everyday version. Γιώργος is the most common way to address a person named George in Greece.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Γεώργιος is the formal form, while Γιώργος is the familiar version used in casual conversation.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ʝeˈoɾ.ʝi.os/. The stress is on the second of the four syllables.
Did you know?
- The name Γεώργιος is derived from the ancient Greek words for 'earth' and 'work', making it the linguistic equivalent of 'farmer'.
- In Greece, a person named Γιώργος may receive more greetings and gifts on his name day than on his actual birthday.
- The Greek root in Γεώργιος is also the origin of the word 'geography', linking the name to the mapping of the world.
Examples in context
- Αυτός είναι ο φίλος μου ο Γεώργιος.This is my friend George.
- Ο Γεώργιος είναι ένας καλός δάσκαλος.O Geōrgios einai ekas kalos daskalos.George is a good teacher.
- Ο Γεώργιος θα έρθει στο πάρτι.O Geōrgios tha erthi sto parti.George will come to the party.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing a new employee in an office.
- Ελένη EleniΠοιος είναι ο νέος υπάλληλος;Poios einai o neos ypallilos?Who is the new employee?
- Νίκος NikosΟνομάζεται Γεώργιος και είναι λογιστής.Onomazetai Georgios kai einai logistis.His name is Georgios and he is an accountant.
- Ελένη EleniΠότε ξεκινάει η εργασία του;Pote xekinai i ergasia tou?When does his work start?
- Νίκος NikosΟ Γεώργιος ξεκινάει την ερχόμενη Δευτέρα.O Georgios xekinai tin erchomeni Deftera.Georgios starts next Monday.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “george” translations and entries Γεώργιος, Γιώργος, Τζορτζ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
