Georgios
Meaning of Georgios
Georgios is a traditional male name with Greek origin. It is pronounced as YOR-yos (/ˈjorʝos/) in Greek. The name has variations such as George and Giorgio. Georgios has been used for baby boys in the United States, with varying levels of popularity over the years. In recent years, it has ranked around 4000-6000 in terms of occurrence, indicating that it is a moderately popular choice for parents. The name Georgios carries a sense of strength and regality, as it is associated with historical figures like Saint George and King George VI of Britain. Considered a classic and timeless name, Georgios is a great option for parents looking for a strong and distinguished name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Greek
- Pronunced as YOR-yos (/ˈjorʝos/)
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Notable People Named Georgios
| Georgios Nikolaou Papanikolaou was a Greek physician and microscopist known for pioneering cytopathology and early cancer detection, as well as inventing the "Pap smear". |
| Georgios Papagiannis is a Greek professional basketball player known for his impressive height and has played for various teams in the EuroLeague and Turkish Basketbol Süper Ligi. |
| Georgios Printezis is a retired Greek basketball player known for his successful career with Olympiacos Piraeus and his game-winning shot in the 2012 EuroLeague Final. |
| Georgios Papandreou was a prominent Greek politician who served as prime minister of Greece for three terms and played a significant role in the country's political landscape for over five decades. |
| Georgios Kountouriotis, a Greek ship-owner and politician, briefly served as prime minister from March to October 1848. |
| Georgios Panas was a distinguished Greek Navy officer with a notable military career and service as Chief of the Hellenic Navy General Staff. |
| Georgios Athanasiadis is a Greek professional footballer and goalkeeper for Super League Greece club AEK Athens. |
| Georgios Thomopoulos, also known as Captain Gogos, was a prominent Greek revolutionary during the Macedonian Struggle. |
| Georgios Panagiotopoulos was a Greek lawyer and politician. |
| Georgios Melabianakis is a Greek footballer who currently plays for Aias Salamina F.C. |
| Georgios Stefanopoulos, a former Greek boxer, competed in two Summer Olympics and won medals at the European Championships in the early 1990s, also achieving success in kickboxing. |
| Georgios Christodoulou is a Cypriot footballer currently playing for Othellos Athienou. |
