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JörgChristian Male Biblical name meaning

George

Pronunciation: YERG

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Name
Jörg
Meaning
George
Origin
Biblical
Religion
Christian
Language
English, German, Hebrew, Greek, Latin
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
YERG
Lucky Number
3
3
Lucky Number
(Monday)
Lucky Day
Biblical
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Jörg mean?

Jörg is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "George". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: YERG. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Greek

Greek is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

Γεώργιος

Γεωργός

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

YERG

IPA

/jɜːrk/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Biblical

Language Usage

EnglishHebrewGreekLatin

Religion

Christian Name Context

Jörg is listed as a christian male name with Biblical origin. Its meaning is George. Category: Saint.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

3

Lucky Day

(Monday)

Lucky Colors

RedBrown

Lucky Stone

(Amber)

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Creative, Expressive, and Exciting! People with the life path number 3 are natural communicators. They radiate a kind of energy that attracts others, and they have an artistic bent, a love of detail, and a great sense of color and beauty.

Personality

Personality Traits

BraveStrongC = CourageousH = Humble

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

A name that reminds us of our connection to the earth and the natural world.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

Saint George, a prominent martyr in the early Christian church, was popularly venerated as the patron saint of soldiers, farmers, and those suffering from leprosy or syphilis. To this day, many places named after St. George are sacred sites for military personnel.
George symbolizes the spirit of bravery, humility, and loyalty. To carry the name Jörg is to embody these virtues, to be a protector and a guardian, and to hold a commitment to one's word with great honor.

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Jörg MüllerJörg Nowotny

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Jörg

farmer or earthworker, derived from Greek

🇮🇱Hebrew

יורג

אלוהים הוא רועה שלי

🇬🇷Greek

Γεώργιος

Γεωργός

🇮🇹Latin

Georgius

agricola, terrae cultor

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