Sergej

Sergej is a male first name that is considered a Serbian, Slovenian, and Czech-Slovak variant of Sergey. Additionally, it represents a Russian spelling of the name Sergius, which traces back to an ancient Roman family name, whose origin is likely Etruscan. Translated into German, the name means 'the one descended from the Sergii' or 'the servant' or 'the court servant'.

What does the name Sergej mean?

The first name Sergej has Serbian, Slovenian, and Czech-Slovak roots and is also a Russian variant of Sergey. It derives from the ancient Roman family name Sergius, whose origin may possibly be Etruscan. The German translation means 'the one descended from the Sergii', 'the servant', or 'the court servant'. The exact origin is not fully clarified, but it could stem from the Etruscan word sergĭus, which means 'the servant', 'the slave', or 'the attendant'. In the early days of ancient Rome, the gens Sergia belonged to a notable patrician family. There are various variants of this name, including Sergio (Italian), Serdschio, Serchio (Spanish), Serdschiu (Portuguese), Sergi, Sergiu, Sergije, Sergiusz, Serge, Sergei, Serges, Serjoscha, Sergejus, Serhij, Sarkis, and Sargis. The feminine form of the name is Sergia. Sergej is primarily found in Slavic and Romance language areas. In Russian, Sergejewitsch or Sergejewna is used as a patronymic.

Where does the name Sergej come from?

The etymology of the name Sergej is Etruscan. It means 'the one descended from the Sergii'. The Etruscan origin is based on the

How do you pronounce Sergej?

The pronunciation of the name Sergej is two syllables and fluid. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Ser-gej' [ˈsɛʁɡeɪ̯], starting with a bright E sound that conveys openness. The second syllable, which contains a diphthong, provides a lively, gliding movement. The rolled or guttural 'r' adds depth to the name. Overall, Sergej sounds sonorous and tradition-conscious - present, international, and characterful.

When is the name day of Sergej?

The name day of Sergej is celebrated on September 8, September 25, and October 7.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Sergej enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 1,506th in the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2005 at 191st. In the last ten years, Sergej has been given as a first name about 220 times, placing it 1,483rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it holds the 1,293rd position.

Nicknames & pet names

Sanja / Segi / Serg / Sergio / Sergosch / Seri / Serjilein / Serjo / Serjoscha / Sersch / Seröga

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Famous people

• Sergei Bondartschuk (Soviet director & actor)
• Sergei Sergejewitsch Prokofjew (Russian pianist & composer)
• Sergej Alexander Dott (German painter)
• Sergej Barbarez (former Bosnian footballer)
• Sergej Bozic (Croatian singer)
• Sergej Cetkovic (Yugoslav singer)
• Sergej Cudinov (Russian ice hockey player)
• Sergej Dikhtiar (footballer from Ukraine)
• Sergej Dragunov (character from the 'Tekken' game series)
• Sergej Eisenstein (Soviet director (Battleship Potemkin))
• Sergej Fedorovtsev (Russian racing rower)
• Sergej Gorlukowitsch (football player from Russia)
• Sergej Gotsmanow (Russian football player)
• Sergej Grecicho (Lithuanian martial artist)
• Sergej Juran (Ukrainian football player)
• Sergej Karimow (German football player)
• Sergej Kirjakow (Russian football player)
• Sergej Kresic (footballer from Croatia)
• Sergej Kusmin (footballer from Germany)
• Sergej Larin (Russian singer)