Гео́ргий
Geórgijmasculine
The English name George can be translated into Russian using several forms, most commonly Гео́ргий (Geórgij). Wiktionary also lists Ю́рий (Júrij) and Его́р (Jegór).
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Гео́ргий | Geórgij | masculine | |
| Ю́рий | Júrij | masculine | |
| Его́р | Jegór | masculine | |
| Его́рий | Jegórij | masculine, rare | |
| Джордж | Džordž | [d͡ʐʐort͡ʂʂ] (narrow) | masculine, transliteration |
In Russian, how you translate George depends on whether you are referring to a person with the Russian name or a foreigner. Variants like Гео́ргий, Ю́рий and Его́р are etymologically related to the same Greek origin, but they are treated as distinct names in modern usage.
Which one should you use?
While Гео́ргий, Ю́рий and Его́р share a common Greek etymological root, they function as different names in Russia. The transliterated form Джордж is used specifically for foreigners named George, whereas the other variants are used for native Russian names. Additionally, Его́рий is a rare form of the name.
How do you pronounce it?
Geórgij
Did you know?
- The name Гео́ргий is tied to the image of Свято́й Георгий, the patron saint of Moscow. He is famously depicted on the city's coat of arms slaying a dragon.
- In Russian culture, Ю́рий is not just a variant of George but has its own distinct set of diminutive nicknames, such as Ю́рочка. You cannot use the nicknames of Гео́ргий for someone named Ю́рий.
- The name Его́р feels much more 'earthy' or folk-oriented compared to the more aristocratic sounding Гео́ргий.
Examples in context
- Привет, Джордж. Ты как?Hello, George. How are you?This sentence shows how to greet a foreigner using the transliterated form Джордж.Tatoeba #11744298 by marafon, translation #1499396 by voxbubnya
- Привет, Джордж! Как дела?Hi, George! How's it going?This sentence demonstrates a casual greeting using Джордж.Tatoeba #1676890 by marafon, translation #54594 by CP
- Джордж ударил его в живот.George hit him in the stomach.This sentence uses the transliterated form Джордж in a descriptive context.Tatoeba #443852 by Hellerick, translation #52941 by CN
- Добрый день, Георгий. Рад познакомитьсяGood day, George. Nice to meet you.
- Привет, Жора! Как дела?Hi, Zhora! How are you doing?
- 44 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Olga and Dmitry are discussing a mutual friend at a cafe.
- Дмитрий DmitryТы видела сегодня Гео́ргия?Ty videla segodnya Georgiya?Did you see Georgiy today?
- Ольга OlgaНет, я не видела его.Net, ya ne videla yego.No, I haven't seen him.
- Дмитрий DmitryГео́ргий обещал зайти к нам.Georgiy obeshchal zayti k nam.Georgiy promised to come visit us.
- Ольга OlgaТогда мы его подождем.Togda my yego podozhdem.Then we will wait for him.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “george” translations and entries Джордж, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
