Gjoko
Fact sheet
- Name
- Gjoko
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
The first name Gjoko (Ѓоко) is the Macedonian variant of Georg and carries the meaning 'the farmer' or 'the agricultural worker'. It is especially common in North Macedonia.
What does the name Gjoko mean?
Gjoko (Ѓоко) is the Macedonian form of the name Georg and stands for 'the farmer' or 'the agricultural worker'. This first name is widely used in North Macedonia. A well-known bearer of this name is the Macedonian singer Gjoko Taneski.
Where does the name Gjoko come from?
The name Gjoko has, like the Macedonian form of Georg, its roots in the ancient Greek name Geōrgios. This derives from the ancient Greek word geōrgós, which is composed of the elements gē (earth) and érgon (work), thus meaning 'earth worker', often translated as 'farmer' or 'agricultural worker'. Ancient Greek
How do you pronounce Gjoko?
Dschoko
When is the name day of Gjoko?
The most important name day for Gjoko falls on April 23.
Popularity
In Switzerland, the name Gjoko ranks 12,066th in the official list of the most common first names, with a total of 10 people bearing this name. Rank Name Bearers Source Status 12,066 10 Federal Statistical Office 2024 Choose country: Distribution of the name in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland Here you can explore in which federal states or cantons the first name Gjoko is particularly common.
Famous people
- Gjoko Hadzievski (football player from Macedonia)
- Gjoko Taneski (Yugoslav singer)
- Gjoko Zajkov Zajkov (football player from Macedonia)
Frequently asked questions about the name Gjoko
What does the name Gjoko mean?
Gjoko is the Macedonian form of Georg and means 'the farmer' or 'the agricultural worker'.
Where does the name Gjoko come from?
The name has its roots in the ancient Greek name Geōrgios, which is derived from geōrgós, meaning 'earth worker'.
How popular is the name Gjoko?
In North Macedonia, Gjoko is a widely used first name and is frequently encountered.