Serhiy

Serhiy is a masculine given name used in Ukraine. It is the Ukrainian form of the name Sergei (also rendered Sergei), which ultimately derives from the Latin Sergius. The exact meaning of Sergius is uncertain; traditional theories link it to terms such as “servant” or “protector,” but there is no firm consensus. In Ukrainian and other Slavic languages, Serhiy has several transliterations in English, including Serhiy, Serhii, and Serhij; related names in other languages include Sergey in Russian, Serge in French, and Sergio in Spanish and Italian.

Serhiy appears across many spheres in Ukraine and Ukrainian communities. It is a common given name across generations and regions, and it is associated with a number of prominent figures in sports, politics, and the arts.

Notable people named Serhiy include: Serhiy Bubka (born 1963), a Ukrainian former pole vaulter who won Olympic gold and set multiple world records; Serhiy Rebrov (born 1974), a Ukrainian footballer and manager who played for Dynamo Kyiv and Tottenham Hotspur; Serhiy Zhadan (born 1974), a Ukrainian poet, novelist, and musician known for his socially engaged work; and Serhiy Taruta (born 1949), a Ukrainian businessman and politician who served as governor of Donetsk Oblast during 2014–2015. The name remains common in Ukraine and among Ukrainian communities abroad.