Ways to say it
| Ukrainian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Гео́ргій | Heórhij | masculine |
| Ю́ра | Júra | masculine |
| Джордж | Džordž | masculine, transliteration |
The name George can be expressed in several ways depending on whether you are using the traditional Ukrainian version, a common nickname or a transliteration of the English name.
Which one should you use?
Гео́ргій is the formal or official version of the name used in documents and formal settings. Джордж is the transliterated version of the English name George, used when referring to English-speaking people. Ю́ра is a common diminutive or nickname, though it is more traditionally associated with the name Yuriy (George/Gregory) in Ukrainian.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Гео́ргій is the formal version. Жора and Ю́ра are informal versions.
How does it change in a sentence?
When George is the direct object of a sentence, the transliterated form changes from Джордж to Джорджа.
How do you pronounce it?
Heórhij
Did you know?
- Because 'Гео́ргій' comes from the Greek 'geōrgios', meaning 'farmer', the name is fundamentally connected to the earth and agriculture in its linguistic roots.
- In many Slavic traditions, names like 'Гео́ргій' are associated with specific Saint's feast days, which dictate when certain seasonal celebrations occur.
- In Ukrainian culture, the name Гео́ргій is strongly associated with Saint George the Victorious, who is often depicted slaying a dragon in Orthodox iconography.
Examples in context
- Вітаю, Джордже! Як воно?Hi, George! How's it going?This sentence shows how to use the transliterated form Джордж in a greeting.Tatoeba #6592759 by deniko, translation #54594 by CP
- Джордж мав розбите серце.George was broken-hearted.This sentence uses the transliterated form Джордж to describe a person's emotional state.Tatoeba #10133853 by Walentinio, translation #52947 by CN
- Джордж провів мене додому.George accompanied me home.This sentence uses the transliterated form Джордж to describe an action involving the person.Tatoeba #515093 by deniko, translation #52951 by adjusting
- Вітаю, мій шановний Георгію!Welcome, my esteemed George!
- Привіт, Жоро! Я вчора бачив твого друга.Hi, Zhora! I saw your friend yesterday.
- Жора, можеш допомогти мені з цим завданням?Zhora, can you help me with this task?
- Привіт, Григорію! Як справи?Hello, Hryhorii! How are you?
- Хочеш, Григорію, сходимо в кіно завтра?Do you want to go to the movies tomorrow, Hryhorii?
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Example conversation
Mariia is asking Oleksandr about a new coworker.
- Марія MariiaХто твій новий колега?Khto tviy novyy koleha?Who is your new colleague?
- Олександр OleksandrЙого звати Гео́ргій.Yoho zvaty Heorhiy.His name is Heorhiy.
- Марія MariiaГео́ргій гарне ім'я.Heorhiy harne im'ya.Heorhiy is a nice name.
- Олександр OleksandrТак, він дуже привітний.Tak, vin duzhe pryvitnyy.Yes, he is very friendly.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “george” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
