Yegor
Meaning of Yegor
Yegor is a strong and distinctive name of Russian origin, meaning "farmer" or "earth-worker." It is pronounced as YEH-gor in Russian. The name has a rich history and cultural significance in Russia and other Slavic countries. Yegor is a popular choice for baby boys in the United States, with a consistent but not overly common ranking over the years. This name carries an air of resilience and determination, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking a unique yet meaningful name for their son. The similar variation, Igor, also holds historical and cultural significance within Slavic communities and may be considered as an alternative option for those drawn to Yegor's roots.
Pronunciation
Russian
- Pronunced as YEH-gor (/jɛˈɡɔr/)
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Notable People Named Yegor
| Yegor Timurovich Gaidar was a prominent Soviet and Russian economist, politician, and author who served as the Acting Prime Minister of Russia in 1992. |
| Yegor Letov - Igor Fedorovich "Egor" Letov was a Russian poet, musician, and the founder of the post-punk/psychedelic rock band Grazhdanskaya Oborona. |
| Yegor Vsevolodovich Filipenko is a Belarusian professional footballer currently playing as a central defender for Russian club Ural Yekaterinburg. |
| Yegor Chinakhov is a Russian professional ice hockey right wing playing for the Columbus Blue Jackets in the NHL, drafted 21st overall in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. |
| Yegor Afanasyevich Borisov is a prominent Russian politician of Yakut ethnicity, who has served as the governor and prime minister of the Sakha Republic, and currently works as an advisor to the government. |
| Yegor Alexeyevich Korshkov is a Russian professional ice hockey forward currently playing for Amur Khabarovsk in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) with his rights held by the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League (NHL). |
| Count Yegor Petrovich Tolstoy was an Imperial Russian lieutenant-general, senator, and governor of Taganrog, Kaluga, and Penza. |
| Yegor Vladimirovich Yakovlev was a respected Russian journalist and one of the founders of the policy of glasnost associated with Mikhail Gorbachev and Boris Yeltsin. |
| Yegor Aleksandrovich Karpitsky is a Belarusian professional footballer currently playing for Russian club Krylia Sovetov Samara and representing the Belarus national team. |
| Yegor Igorevich Yegorov is a Russian football referee and former defender. |
| Yegor Olegovich Ivanov is a Russian football player known for his role as a centre midfielder for FC Yenisey Krasnoyarsk. |
| Yegor Borisovich Mikhailov is a Russian professional ice hockey winger for HC Spartak Moscow in the Kontinental Hockey League. |
| Yegor Alekseevich Petrov was a Russian worker and deputy of the Second Imperial Duma from the Perm Governorate in 1907. |
| Yegor Orlov is a Russian ice hockey defenceman currently playing with HC Dynamo Moscow in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). |
| Yegor Sergeyevich Sysuyev is a retired Russian football player. |
