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Gheorghe

Gheorghe is a Romanian masculine given name, the Romanian form of George. It derives from the Latin Georgius, via the Greek Georgios, meaning "earth-worker" or "farmer." The name has been common in Romanian-speaking areas since medieval times and is strongly associated with Saint George (Sfantul Gheorghe) in the Romanian Orthodox tradition. In Romanian calendars, the feast day of Saint George, known as Sfantul Gheorghe, is celebrated on April 23, contributing to the name's continued popularity.

Variants in other languages include George (English), Georg (German, Dutch), Georgios (Greek), and Jorge (Spanish/Portuguese). In

The name is primarily used as a given name, though it can occasionally appear as a surname

Notable people named Gheorghe include the footballer Gheorghe Hagi, regarded as one of Romania's greatest players;

Romanian,
common
nicknames
and
diminutives
include
Gigi
and
Georgică.
in
Romanian-speaking
regions.
Gheorghe
remains
widely
used
in
Romania
and
Moldova,
reflecting
enduring
cultural
and
historical
ties
to
Saint
George
and
to
the
broader
George-name
tradition
in
Europe.
the
pan
flute
virtuoso
Gheorghe
Zamfir;
the
former
NBA
player
Gheorghe
Mureșan;
and
the
footballer
Gheorghe
Popescu.
These
figures
illustrate
the
name’s
persistence
across
sports
and
the
arts
in
Romanian
culture.