Jirko
Greek · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Jirko
Jirko is a diminutive form of Jiří, the Czech version of George, derived from the Greek name Georgios meaning "farmer" or "tiller of the earth." The name has roots in the Greek word "georgos" (γεωργός), combining "geo" (earth) and "ergon" (work).
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Etymology
Jirko is a diminutive form of Jiří, the Czech version of George, derived from the Greek name Georgios meaning "farmer" or "tiller of the earth." The name has roots in the Greek word "georgos" (γεωργός), combining "geo" (earth) and "ergon" (work).
Jirko is primarily used in Czech and Slovak cultures, regions where Jiří and its diminutives have been common since the medieval period; it reflects Central European naming traditions with no specific religious requirement, though historically associated with Christian populations in these regions.
Jirko currently ranks #1,231 in the United States as a boy's name.
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