Jort
Greek · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Jort
Jort is a Dutch diminutive or short form of the name Joris, which derives from the Greek name Georgios, meaning "farmer" or "tiller of the earth." The name has Germanic and Greek linguistic roots combined through Dutch naming conventions.
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Etymology
Jort is a Dutch diminutive or short form of the name Joris, which derives from the Greek name Georgios, meaning "farmer" or "tiller of the earth." The name has Germanic and Greek linguistic roots combined through Dutch naming conventions.
Jort is primarily used in Dutch and Flemish cultures, with historical prevalence in the Netherlands and Belgium; it remains uncommon outside these regions and is not associated with any particular religion.
Jort currently ranks #97 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2004.
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