Sergej

Sergej is a masculine given name used in several Slavic language communities. It is a variant of Sergei/Sergey, ultimately derived from the Latin Sergius. The exact meaning of Sergius is uncertain, but it has been associated with meanings such as “servant” or “protector” in various scholarly interpretations. The form Sergej is common in Slovenian, Croatian, and Serbian contexts and is often used in transliterations of South Slavic names into Latin script.

Origins and usage: The name circulated through Christian influence in Eastern Europe, with saints named Sergius contributing to its spread. In modern times, Sergej appears across the Balkans and in diaspora communities; it appears in a number of national varieties of the name.

Notable people with the spelling Sergej include Sergej Milinković-Savić (born 1995), a Serbian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Lazio, and Sergej Trifunović (born 1973), a Serbian actor and filmmaker.

Related names include Sergius, Sergei, and Sergey.