Pronunciation of 'jorge'
The name 'Jorge' has different pronunciations depending on the language. In English, it is often pronounced as 'HAWR-hay' or 'JOR-jay', while in Spanish it is pronounced as 'HOHR-heh'. The name originates from the Greek name 'Georgios', meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker'.
The name 'Jorge' originates from the Greek name 'Georgios', which means 'farmer' or 'earthworker'. It is widely used in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A given name commonly used in Spanish-speaking countries.
Pronounced as 'HAWR-hay', with the first syllable 'HAWR' rhyming with 'more' and the second syllable 'hay' as in 'hey'.
An Anglicized pronunciation of the name Jorge.
Pronounced as 'JOR-jay', with 'JOR' rhyming with 'more' and 'jay' as in the letter 'J'.
Español (España)
A common given name in Spanish-speaking countries, equivalent to 'George' in English.
Pronounced as 'HOHR-heh', with the 'J' sounding like an English 'H', the 'O' as in 'more', and 'heh' as in 'hey'.
Português (Portugal)
A common given name in Portuguese-speaking countries, equivalent to 'George' in English.
Pronounced as 'ZHOR-zhi', with 'ZHOR' rhyming with 'more' but with a 'zh' sound, and 'zhi' as in 'vision'.