Sergei
Meaning of Sergei
Sergei is a male name with Russian origin. It is pronounced as ser-GAY (/sərˈgeɪ/) in Russian. The variation Sergey is also commonly used. Sergei has been given to newborn boys in the United States since at least the 1920s, and its popularity has varied over the years. In recent data, Sergei ranked 8804th in 2021 with 8 occurrences, while in previous years it reached ranks such as 5295th in 2000 and 3096th in 1961. This name carries a strong association with Russian culture and history, making it an intriguing choice for parents looking for a unique and meaningful name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Russian
- Pronunced as ser-GAY (/sərˈgeɪ/)
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Notable People Named Sergei
| Sergei Vasilyevich Rachmaninoff was a renowned Russian composer, virtuoso pianist, and conductor known for his expressive melodies and rich orchestral compositions. |
| Sergei Pavlovich Korolev was the lead Soviet rocket engineer and spacecraft designer during the Space Race, responsible for numerous groundbreaking achievements in space exploration. |
| Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev was a renowned Russian composer, pianist, and conductor known for his masterpieces across various music genres, making him one of the major composers of the 20th century. |
| Sergei Kuzhugetovich Shoigu is a prominent Russian politician and military officer, currently serving as the Minister of Defence of Russia and the chairman of the Council of Ministers of Defense of the Commonwealth of Independent States. |
| Sergei Fedorov - Sergei Viktorovich Fyodorov is a former professional ice hockey player and the current head coach of CSKA Moscow, known for his successful career with the Detroit Red Wings. |
| Count Sergei Yulyevich Witte, also known as Sergius Witte, was a Russian statesman and the first prime minister of the Russian Empire, known for his efforts to attract foreign capital for industrialization and his strategy to prevent wars. |
| Sergei Mikhailovich Eisenstein was a pioneering Soviet film director, known for his influential work in montage theory and acclaimed films such as Battleship Potemkin and Alexander Nevsky. |
| Sergei Aleksandrovich Tokarev was a Russian scholar, ethnographer, historian, and professor known for his research on religious beliefs. |
| Sergei Alexandrovich Yesenin, a renowned Russian lyric poet of the 20th century, is celebrated for his poignant portrayal of rural life and his resistance to urbanization and industrialization. |
| Sergei Parajanov was an Armenian film director known for his unique cinematic style and enduring persecution by Soviet authorities due to his non-conformity with socialist realism. |
| Sergei Pavlovich Diaghilev, also known as Serge Diaghilev, was a Russian art critic, patron, and founder of the Ballets Russes, which produced many famous dancers and choreographers. |
| Sergei Vladimirovich Polunin is a renowned Russian ballet dancer, actor, and model with Ukrainian, Russian, and Serbian citizenships. |
| Sergei Konstantinovich Krikalev is a Russian mechanical engineer, former cosmonaut, and former head of the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center. |
| Sergei Kovalev - Sergei Adamovich Kovalyov was a Russian human rights activist and politician known for his role as a dissident and political prisoner during the Soviet period. |
| Sergei Petrovich Varshavsky, a Russian writer and art collector, made significant contributions to literature and the arts. |
