Yevgeniy

Russian variation of Eugene
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Yevgeniy Origin and Meaning

The name Yevgeniy is a boy's name.

Yevgeniy is the Russian and Ukrainian form of Eugene, a masculine name with Greek origins meaning 'well-born' or 'noble.' Derived from the Greek 'eugenēs' (εὐγενής), it carries connotations of good lineage and aristocratic heritage. Yevgeniy has been particularly popular in Eastern European countries, especially Russia, Ukraine, and other Slavic nations. The name is often shortened to 'Zhenya' as a nickname. In Western countries, Yevgeniy appears primarily in immigrant communities with Eastern European roots, where it serves as a connection to cultural heritage while the variant Eugene or Evgeny might be used in more assimilated contexts.

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