Georgi
Meaning of Georgi
Georgi is a unisex name with origins in Bulgaria and Russia. In Bulgarian, it is pronounced as GAY-or-gee (/ɡɑjɔrˈɡi/), while in Russian, it is pronounced as GYAWR-giy (/ɡjɑr-ɡij/). The English pronunciation of Georgi is JOR-jee (/dʒɔrˈdʒi/). The name Georgi has variations like George. In the United States, Georgi has been given to a small number of newborns over the years, with varying rankings. It was ranked 11995th in 2020, 12141st in 2018, and 8811th in 2016. While not extremely popular, the name Georgi carries an air of distinction and international flair.
Pronunciation
Bulgarian
- Pronunced as GAY-or-gee (/ɡɑjɔrˈɡi/)
Russian
- Pronunced as GYAWR-giy (/ɡjɑr-ɡij/)
English
- Pronunced as JOR-jee (/dʒɔrˈdʒi/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Georgi
| Georgi Kinkladze, also known as Georgiou or Gio, is a retired Georgian footballer known for his playmaking skills as a midfielder. |
| Georgi Dimitrov Mihaylov, also known as Georgiy Mihaylovich Dimitrov, was a prominent Bulgarian communist politician who held key leadership positions in the Bulgarian Communist Party and the Communist International. |
| Georgi Karakhanyan is a Russian-born Armenian-American former professional mixed martial artist who competed in various organizations and was the former WSOF Featherweight Champion. |
| Georgi Minchov Vazov was a Bulgarian and Russian officer and Minister of War known for his role in the 1886 Bulgarian coup d'état and his command during the Siege of Adrianople in the First Balkan War. |
| Georgi Dimitrov was a Bulgarian composer known for composing the national anthem of Bulgaria and other notable works. |
| Georgi Tenev is a versatile Bulgarian writer known for his novels, short stories, plays, and work in film and television. |
| Georgi Iliev is a former professional Bulgarian footballer known for his midfield play and his significant contributions to Cherno More Varna. |
| Georgi Stoykov Rakovski, also known as Georgi Sava Rakovski, was a prominent 19th-century Bulgarian revolutionary, writer, and key figure in the Bulgarian National Revival and resistance against Ottoman rule. |
| Georgi Petrovich Vins was a Russian Baptist pastor who faced persecution by the Soviet authorities and was expelled from the Soviet Union in 1979. |
| Georgi Asparuhov Rangelov, also known as Gundi, was a prominent Bulgarian footballer recognized for his role as a striker. |
| Georgina Kristine Noelle Kingsley, also known as Georgi Kay, is an English-born Australian indie pop musician now residing in Los Angeles. |
| Georgi Georgiev Kostadinov is a Bulgarian professional footballer known for his role as a defensive midfielder for APOEL and the Bulgaria national team. |
| Georgi Penkov Bozhilov is a Bulgarian professional footballer known for his versatility in playing as a second striker, striker, and attacking midfielder for Marek Dupnitsa. |
| Georgi Tihov Obretenov was a Bulgarian revolutionary who played a significant role in the April Uprising of 1876. |
| Georgi Minchev, born on January 29, 1939, in Sofia, Bulgaria, is a renowned Bulgarian composer. |
