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Jorge

Jorge is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the given name George. While spelled alike, this name is pronounced very differently in each of the two languages: Spanish ; Portuguese.

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Meaning

Jorge is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the given name George. While spelled alike, this name is

Snapshot

A boy name with 1 syllables. Currently considered rare.

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Historical Context & Cultural Origin

Jorge is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the given name George. The name derives from the Greek word 'georgos', meaning 'farmer' or 'earth-worker'. It gained popularity through the veneration of Saint George, a soldier saint who famously slayed a dragon, and has since been a common name across Christian cultures.

Famous Namesakes

Jorge Luis Borges, Jorge Mendes, Jorge Sampaio, Jorge Ramos

Nicknames & Variations

Jorgito, Goro

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