Hugely popular English name, derived from ancient Greek name (Γεωργός) [Georgos] and interpretation is - "plowman; one who plowing the land; farmer, earth-worker; agriculturist; son of Earth (Gaia)".
Saint George was a Roman soldier in the Guard of Diocletian, who is venerated as a Christian martyr. In hagiography Saint George is one of the most venerated Saints in the Roman Catholic Church, Anglican Church, Eastern Orthodox Church, Oriental Orthodox Church, and the Eastern Catholic Churches. He is immortalized in the tale of Saint George and the Dragon and is one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers.
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