Comments (Meaning / History Only)
From the Greek word γεωργος (georgos) meaning "farmer, earthworker", itself derived from the elements γη (ge) "earth" and εργον (ergon) "work".
Probably from γη (ge) "earth"
And οργώω [modern: οργώνω (orgono) ] "to plow".
2
Probably from γη (ge) "earth"
And οργώω [modern: οργώνω (orgono) ] "to plow".
2
Originally, Giorgi (George) is an ancient Georgian name that means "wolf" (also in persian "gorg" means "wolf") and came from pagan religion of Tetri Giorgi (white wolf - protector of hunters). Religion of wolf was one of the most ancient religions in Europe. Tetri Giorgi`s image also was a man with a hammer (just like Thor or Tyr in Scandinavian religions). When the first greeks (argonauts) came to the ancient georgian kingdom Kolkheti (Kolkhida), they were impressed about georgian knowledge of agriculture, and the name Giorgi was very popular just like now in Georgia, so they call them "georgious" that means - earth worker.
About St. George: In the time of Byzantium, Greek christians (controlled by jews) start to spread Christianity to the North. They knew about Tetri Giorgi, so they used this to make a new fairy tale, about St. George to easily integrate Christianity in pagan Georgia.
P.S.: If you want to see the truth - look with your own eyes.
1
About St. George: In the time of Byzantium, Greek christians (controlled by jews) start to spread Christianity to the North. They knew about Tetri Giorgi, so they used this to make a new fairy tale, about St. George to easily integrate Christianity in pagan Georgia.
P.S.: If you want to see the truth - look with your own eyes.
1
Derives from Greek name: ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ < ΓΕΑ = Earth.
Meaning: belongs to the earth.
Other words in relation to ΓΕΑ¨: Geography, Geology, etc.
1
Meaning: belongs to the earth.
Other words in relation to ΓΕΑ¨: Geography, Geology, etc.
1
The Saint George legend predates Christianity by thousands of years and is traceable to an ancient Hurrian hero who killed a monster. It also derives from the Greek myth of Perseus and Andromeda. Interestingly, the ancient Hurrians lived in the Caucusus area where the modern country of Georgia is. I'm not sure if that country's name derives from the name 'George' as they themselves have a totally different name for their country.
1
1
Why's everyone getting so upset about farmers? It doesn't even mean farmer, it means earthworker. That can be translated as farmer, but for all you know it means potter! Clay is earth, you know.
2
2
Earth worker is more likely "miner" or "geologist" or "geographer" than "farmer". In fact, farming has relatively little to do with earth work. I also believe the "Geordie" name of Tyneside (tin miners) of Newcastle on Tyne, NE England derive from this meaning.
1
1
Comments are left by users of this website. They are not checked for accuracy.
The name "George" derives from the Greek components:
ΓΑΙΑ-ΕΡΓΟΝ=Earth-work=farmer.
It is an ancient Greek name (ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ).
It is a "divine" name because it comes from the Zeus' adjective: ΓΕΩΡΓΟΣ=farmer because Zeus is also the protector of agriculture.
ΓΕΩΡΓ-ΙΟΣ: The suffix -IOS indicates the divine origin of the name George.
Same contemporary Greek male names: Dionysios, Demetrius etc. Whose suffix -ius indicates their "divine" origin from the corresponding deities: Dionysus and Demeter.
(Btw. Many American scholars are mistaken by calling the Ancient Greek God Dionysius like that. His correct name is Dionysus).
The historical figure Saint George (280-303 AD) was a Roman high rank officer of Greek origin, who martyred on April 23, 303 AD, because of his faith.
This name is by far the most common name in Greece.
Saint George is the emblem of the city of Moscow.
St. George is also England's patron saint. In 1415, St George’s Day was declared a national feast day and holiday in England. It grew to become a really big deal (almost as big as Christmas) until the 18th century when celebrations waned after England united with Scotland in 1707.
This name is also very popular in many other countries. It is the 166th most popular name in the US. One century ago it was among the first five most popular names.