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;