Evgeny

Evgeny is a masculine given name of Russian origin. It is a form of Eugene, which comes from the Greek Eugenios, meaning “noble birth” or “well-born.” The name is common in Russia and other countries of the former Soviet Union, and it appears in various transliterations in English, including Evgeny, Evgenii, Yevgeny, and Yevgeniy.

Variants and diminutives: Common diminutives in Russian include Genya and Zhenya, used in informal speech. In broader Slavic usage, the name may appear as Yevhen in Ukrainian. In English contexts, Eugene is often used, while Evgeny or Yevgeny may be chosen to reflect the original Russian form.

Usage and cultural notes: Evgeny is widely used in Russia and surrounding cultures. In Western media and publications, the transliteration chosen for individuals named Евгений varies, with Evgeny and Yevgeny both appearing.

Notable people: Evgeny Prigozhin, a Russian businessman known for founding the Wagner Group; Evgeny Kissin, a Russian-born pianist renowned for performances worldwide; Evgeny Kaspersky, founder of the cybersecurity company Kaspersky Lab. The name is borne by many others in fields such as science, sports, and the arts.

See also: Eugene (given name). Yevgeny and related transliterations may appear in disambiguation pages or lists of people with that name. In fiction, characters named Evgeny or its variants appear in works translated from Russian.