Yevhen or Yevheniy? Linguist explains the difference.

Usage of the male name form 'Yevheniy' in the Ukrainian language

Linguist Olha Vasyliieva explained that the Ukrainian language implies the reduction of the ending '-iy' in male names of Greek origin. Therefore, the correct form of the name is 'Yevhen', not 'Yevheniy'.

'The ending '-iy' in these names is a Russian adaptation of Greek names,' the linguist said.

She also provided examples of other names where this tendency is observed:

• Yevheniy - Yevhen
• Yevstafiy - Ostap
• Afanasiy - Panas
• Hryhoriy - Hryhir
• Prokopiy - Prokip
• Lavrentiy - Lavrin
• Pankratiy - Pankrat