Grigorii

Grigorii is a masculine given name used in Russia and other Slavic countries. It is a transliteration of the Russian Григорий, ultimately from the Greek Gregorios, meaning "watchful" or "vigilant." The name has been common in Orthodox Christian contexts due to Saint Gregory and various saints of that name; as a result, it has given rise to numerous orthographic variants in English and other languages, including Grigori, Grigoriy, and Grigory, with Ukrainian forms such as Hryhoriy. Diminutives commonly used in Russian include Grisha, Grigor, and Grich, and the patronymic form Grigoriev or Grigorievich is derived from the given name.

In modern usage, Grigorii remains a traditional name in Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine, though its popularity has declined somewhat in recent decades in some areas. It is also found among diaspora communities and in former Soviet states. The name is often associated with historical figures and saints, contributing to its continued recognition.

Notable bearers of related spellings include Grigori Rasputin and Grigori Perelman, with the unified variant Grigorii appearing in different transliterations in historical records and contemporary texts.