Artjom

Artjom is a masculine given name that is prevalent in both Russia and Estonia. It derives from the ancient Greek name Artemios (Ἀρτέμιος) and is closely associated with the Greek goddess Artemis.

What does the name Artjom mean?

Artjom is the Russian and Estonian variant of the ancient Greek name Artemios (Ἀρτέμιος) and has a deeper meaning that points to the Greek goddess Artemis. Translated, the name can be understood as 'the Healthy', 'the Invulnerable', or also as 'the Butcher', which relates to its connection with the goddess Artemis. The roots of the name trace back to Ancient Greek, where it either comes from artemes (ἀρτεμής), meaning 'safe', 'whole', or 'healthy', or from ártamos (ἄρταμος), meaning 'the Butcher' or 'the Slaughterer'. The holy martyr Artemius is considered the patron of the name, and there are various variants such as Artemius, Artema, Artemas, Artemi, Arzjom, Artjoms, Artem, Artjem, and Artemij.

Where does the name Artjom come from?

The given name Artjom has its roots in Ancient Greek and means 'the Healthy'. It is composed of the Ancient Greek words artemes (ἀρτεμής), which means 'safe', 'whole', or 'healthy', and ártamos (ἄρταμος), which means 'the Butcher' or 'the Slaughterer'. The name is widespread in several languages, including Biblical, Estonian, and Russian.

How do you pronounce Artjom?

The pronunciation of Artjom is two syllables and has a distinctive sound structure. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Ar-tjom' [ˈaʁtjɔm], with an open A sound and a rolled or aspirated r. The consonant combination '-tj-' gives the name a special tension. The final m provides a soft, closed sound. Artjom conveys a powerful presence and a clear structure - a name that radiates both contour and calm strength.

When is the name day of Artjom?

Artjom celebrates his name day on October 30.

Popularity

In Germany, Artjom enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 609th among the most common male first names. The name reached its highest ranking in 2014 at 492nd place. Over the last ten years, Artjom has been given as a first name approximately 820 times, placing it 620th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 665th.

Nicknames & pet names

Arti / Artjo / Artjoma / Artjomitsch / Artjomka / Artjosh / Artjuscha / Artschi / Arty / Jomjom / Tjoma / Tjomka / Töma / Tömitsch

Famous people

• Artjom Abramov (ice hockey player from Estonia)
• Artjom Alexejewitsch Anissimow (Russian ice hockey player)
• Artjom Anatoljewitsch Krjukow (Russian ice hockey player)
• Artjom Andrejewitsch Batrak (ice hockey player from Russia)
• Artjom Andrejewitsch Korotin (ice hockey player from Russia)
• Artjom Andrejewitsch Tschubarow (Russian ice hockey player)
• Artjom Artjunin (Estonian footballer)
• Artjom Gilz (actor)
• Artjom Igorewitsch Woronin (Russian ice hockey player)
• Artjom Iwanowitsch Mikojan (Russian-Armenian aircraft designer (MiG))
• Artjom Jakowlewitsch Gussew (biathlete from Russia)
• Artjom Kostyrev (Russian ice hockey player)
• Artjom Maximowitsch Okulow (Russian weightlifter)
• Artjom Nikolajewitsch Nossow (ice hockey player from Russia)
• Artjom Nikolajewitsch Tschebotarjow (boxer from Russia)
• Artjom Potschtarjow (badminton player from England)
• Artjom Sarkissowitsch Terjan (wrestler from Great Britain)
• Artjom Sergejewitsch Dsjuba (footballer from Russia)
• Artjom Sergejewitsch Gordejew (Russian ice hockey player)
• Artjom Sergejewitsch Owetschkin (Russian racing cyclist)