Giorgio
/ˈd͡ʒɔr.d͡ʒo/
The English name George is translated into Italian as Giorgio. Wiktionary also lists Iorio.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA |
|---|---|
| Giorgio | /ˈd͡ʒɔr.d͡ʒo/ /ˈd͡ʒor.d͡ʒo/ |
| Iorio |
Giorgio is the standard Italian equivalent for the name George. A related form, Giorgino, is often used as a term of endearment or for younger individuals.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 2 syllables and the stress is on the first syllable. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈdʒɔr.dʒo/.
Did you know?
- The name 'George' and its Italian counterpart Giorgio both share a linguistic root with the word for 'geology', as both stem from the Greek word for 'earth'.
- In certain southern Italian dialects, you might hear the name 'George' rendered as Iorio, which sounds quite different from the standard Giorgio.
- In Italy, Giorgio is strongly associated with the feast day of Saint George on April 23, which is celebrated with traditional parades in several regions.
Examples in context
- Mi piace l'amico di GiorgioI like George's friend.
- Giorgio è molto simpatico!George is very friendly!
- Hai visto Giorgio oggi?Have you seen George today?
- Si chiama Giorgio.His name is Giorgio.
- Ho incontrato Giorgio ieri.I met Giorgio yesterday.
- È il turno di Giorgio.It is Giorgio's turn.
Example conversation
Francesco and Giulia are talking about a common friend at a café.
- FrancescoHai visto Giorgio oggi?Have you seen Giorgio today?
- GiuliaNo, non l'ho visto.No, I haven't seen him.
- FrancescoForse Giorgio è al lavoro.Maybe Giorgio is at work.
- GiuliaSì, è molto impegnato.Yes, he is very busy.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “george” translations and entries Giorgio, Iorio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
