Sergei
/S-EH-R-G-EH-IH/
Servant, attendant — Sergei (Russian Сергей, from Latin Sergius) is the Russian form of an old Roman family name. It is revered across Orthodox Christianity through Sergius of Radonezh, patron saint of Russia and monastic reformer, who blessed the prince Dmitri Donskoy before the decisive battle of Kulikovo.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Sergei is a Christian boy name of Russian origin, meaning “Servant, attendant — Sergei (Russian Сергей, from Latin Sergius) is the Russian form of an old Roman family name. It is revered across Orthodox Christianity through Sergius of Radonezh, patron saint of Russia and monastic reformer, who blessed the prince Dmitri Donskoy before the decisive battle of Kulikovo.”.
Sergei is a boy's name of Russian origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Servant, attendant — Sergei (Russian Сергей, from Latin Sergius) is the Russian form of an old Roman family name. It is revered across Orthodox Christianity through Sergius of Radonezh, patron saint of Russia and monastic reformer, who blessed the prince Dmitri Donskoy before the decisive battle of Kulikovo." and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Common among Russian, Ukrainian, European families, Sergei carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Sergei
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Sergei lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Sergei's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Sergei's saint & feast day →What does Sergei's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Sergei resonates in either tradition.
Sergei's destiny number is 9 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Sergei's full reading →
Does Sergei go with your family's names?
Sergei breaks into 6 sounds: /S-EH-R-G-EH-IH/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Sergei sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Sergei beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Sergei — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Sergei
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From the same tradition
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Common questions about Sergei
What does the name Sergei mean?
Sergei means "Servant, attendant — Sergei (Russian Сергей, from Latin Sergius) is the Russian form of an old Roman family name. It is revered across Orthodox Christianity through Sergius of Radonezh, patron saint of Russia and monastic reformer, who blessed the prince Dmitri Donskoy before the decisive battle of Kulikovo.." It is a boy name of Russian origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Sergei a boy or girl name?
Sergei is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Sergei?
Sergei is of Russian origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Russian, Ukrainian, European families.
Is Sergei a Christian name?
Yes. Sergei is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Russian origin.
What does Sergei mean in Russian?
Sergei originates from Russian, where it means "Servant, attendant — Sergei (Russian Сергей, from Latin Sergius) is the Russian form of an old Roman family name. It is revered across Orthodox Christianity through Sergius of Radonezh, patron saint of Russia and monastic reformer, who blessed the prince Dmitri Donskoy before the decisive battle of Kulikovo.."
What are common nicknames for Sergei?
Common short forms of Sergei include Seryozha, Sergey.
What is the numerology of Sergei?
Sergei has a Pythagorean destiny number of 9 — compassion and humanitarian service.
When is Sergei's feast day?
Sergei's feast day — its traditional Christian name day — is September 25, linked to the patron saint of Russia.
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