Jorge
Jorge is a Christian boy name of Greek, via Spanish origin, meaning “Farmer, worker of the earth”.
| Meaning | Farmer, worker of the earth |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Greek, via Spanish |
| Pronunciation | HOR-heh |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Spain, Mexico, Portugal, Brazil |
Meaning and origin of Jorge
Jorge is the Spanish and Portuguese form of George, from the Greek georgos, built from ge 'earth' and ergon 'work', so a farmer or tiller of the soil. Its spread across Europe owes much to Saint George, the soldier-martyr whose dragon legend became popular in the Middle Ages. In Portuguese it is pronounced closer to ZHOR-zheh. Famous bearers include the Argentine writer Jorge Luis Borges, and Pope Francis was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio.
Is Jorge a Christian name?
Jorge honours Saint George, an early Christian martyr venerated in both Catholic and Orthodox churches and patron saint of England, Portugal, Georgia and many other places.
How popular is Jorge?
A long-standing favourite throughout the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking world.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jorge mean?
Jorge means 'Farmer, worker of the earth'. It is of Greek, via Spanish origin.
Is Jorge a Christian name?
Jorge honours Saint George, an early Christian martyr venerated in both Catholic and Orthodox churches and patron saint of England, Portugal, Georgia and many other places.
How do you pronounce Jorge?
Jorge is pronounced HOR-heh.
Is Jorge a boy or girl name?
Jorge is usually a boy name.