Sergei
Sergei is a boys' name of Russian origin meaning “servant, protector, shepherd.” Sergei derives from the Roman name Sergius.
how do you pronounce Sergei?
ser-GAY
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what does Sergei mean?
The name Sergei means “servant, protector, shepherd.” It comes from the Russian language tradition.
Sergei derives from the Roman name Sergius. Saint Sergius of Radonezh is one of the most venerated saints in Russian Orthodoxy, patron of Russia, and founder of the Trinity Lavra monastery. The name has been borne by countless Russian poets, composers, and cosmonauts.
where does the name Sergei come from?
Wikipedia traces Sergei to the Ancient Roman name Sergius, from the Latin gens Sergia (or Sergii) of the regal and republican periods. It became a common Christian name in honour of a Saint Sergius and was borne by four popes; Wikipedia notes it isn't common in English, though the Anglo-French name Sargent is possibly related. The source doesn't specify which Saint Sergius the name honours, so the specific Sergius-of-Radonezh connection given elsewhere isn't confirmed here.
the history of Sergei
Per Wikipedia, the name gave rise to numerous variants that survive mainly in the Romance and Slavic languages today.
what are the nicknames and variants of Sergei?
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Variants around the world
who are famous people named Sergei?
- Sergei Rachmaninoff (Russian composer)
- Sergei Eisenstein (Russian film director)
- Sergei Prokofiev (Russian composer)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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