Yevhen

Yevhen is a Ukrainian given name, primarily used in Ukraine and among Ukrainian communities abroad. It is the Ukrainian form of Eugene, a name that has long been common in Slavic and other European languages.

The name derives from the Greek Eugenios, from eu- meaning "well" or "good" and genos meaning "birth" or "origin." As a result, Yevhen is commonly understood to mean "well-born" or "noble." In Ukrainian, the standard form is Євген, with Євгеній (Yevheniy) as a longer variant. The name is transliterated in different ways across languages, including Yevgen, Eugene, and Evgeny. The Russian form is Евгений (Yevgeniy). Variants appear in other Slavic languages as Eugeniusz (Polish), Evgeni (Bulgarian, Macedonian), and related forms.

Usage and cultural notes: Yevhen appears as a traditional given name in Ukrainian culture and is borne by many with varied professions, from sports to academia. The name has recognizable equivalents in neighboring languages, reflecting shared historical and religious influences, including Greek and Christian naming traditions.

Notable people: Ukrainian public figures with the name include footballers Yevhen Konoplyanka, Yevhen Khacheridi, and Yevhen Seleznyov. The name is also found among Ukrainian writers, scientists, and artists, illustrating its broad use in Ukrainian society.

See also: Eugene (international form), Евгений (Russian form), Євген (Ukrainian form), and related Slavic variants.