Sergei
Sergei is a boys' name of Russian origin meaning “servant, protector, shepherd.” Sergei derives from the Roman name Sergius.
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how do you pronounce Sergei?
ser-GAY
where does the name Sergei come from?
From the Roman name Sergius, of the Roman family the Sergii; it became a common Christian name in honour of Saint Sergius and was borne by four popes. The Anglo-French name Sargent may be related.
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.
the history of Sergei
Its many variants survive mainly in the Romance and Slavic languages.
who are famous people named Sergei?
- Sergei Rachmaninoff (Russian composer)
- Sergei Eisenstein (Russian film director)
- Sergei Prokofiev (Russian composer)
what are the nicknames and variants of Sergei?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Sergei?
what names go well with Sergei?
Sibling names that share Sergei's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Sergei
What does the name Sergei mean?
Sergei means “servant, protector, shepherd”.
What is the origin of the name Sergei?
Sergei comes from the Russian naming tradition. Related forms include Sergius, Sergio and Serge.
How popular is the name Sergei?
Sergei has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Sergei a boy or girl name?
Sergei is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Sergei?
Sergei is pronounced ser-GAY, with 2 syllables.
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