Giorgia

Giorgia is the Italian feminine form of Giorgio, itself derived from the Greek name Georgios, which is built on the element georgos meaning farmer or earthworker, combining ge (earth) and ergon (work). The name has been in use throughout the Christian world owing to the widespread veneration of Saint George, the legendary dragon-slaying martyr. Giorgia gained particular prominence in Italy through the popular singer Giorgia, who rose to fame in the 1990s. Related forms include Georgia, Georgina, and Georgiana, with masculine cognates found across Europe such as Georg, Georges, and Jorge.