Jore
Greek · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Jore
Jore is a Scandinavian form of the name George, derived from the Greek name Georgos (Georgos), meaning "farmer" or "one who works the earth." The name's root comes from the Greek words "geo" (earth) and "ergon" (work).
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Etymology
Jore is a Scandinavian form of the name George, derived from the Greek name Georgos (Georgos), meaning "farmer" or "one who works the earth." The name's root comes from the Greek words "geo" (earth) and "ergon" (work).
The name is primarily used in Norwegian and other Scandinavian cultures, where it developed as a regional variant of George; it has historical usage in Nordic countries but is relatively uncommon in modern times compared to its English or continental European counterparts.
Jore currently ranks #1,345 in the United States as a boy's name.
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