148 Georgian Baby Names With Meanings

An amalgam of the east-west culture of Georgia.

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When choosing Georgian baby names, parents can delve into a list of options inspired by nature, royalty, prominent historical figures, and often carrying important symbolism. People in Georgia are creative with their naming style. Most of their names are unique and rare, with slightly tricky pronunciations and unusual spelling. Modern parents pick names that sound good and are influenced by popular culture. Traditional parents, on the other hand, are conservative in their naming choices. They select traditional Christian or Russian names and give their unique Georgian touch to them. According to the Public Service Hall, an agency of the Georgian government, some of the most common masculine names in Georgia are Giorgi, Levan, Davit, and Zurab, to name a few. Common feminine names include Mariam, Tito, Tamar, and Maia. The first Georgian surname to be recorded dates back to the 7th or 8th century. Earlier, the surnames were toponymic or patronymic in nature or would be derived from social status, title, profession or position. Today, Georgian surnames are mainly from patronymics and occasionally from toponyms, along with various suffixes. The suffixes used in Georgia vary by the region, with the most common being –shvili, which means child, -dze, which means son, and -eli, which means ‘from,’ all commonly found in the western and eastern parts of Georgia. -uri or –uli, are common suffixes from mountainous regions of eastern Georgia and –iani, a Svan surname from the mountainous western Georgia among many. Beridze, Maisuradze, Lomidze, Nozadze, to name just a few are regarded as some of the most common last names in Georgia, according to the Public Service Hall. If you are on the lookout for some beautiful Georgian baby girl and boy names, take a look at our listing below. You’ll find some unique and rarely-heard names in our assortment.

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Abigail	Girl	Father's joy
Abraam	Boy	Georgian form of Abraham, meaning father of multitude
Aiden	Unisex	Little fire
Akaki	Boy	Innocent; Georgian form of Akakios
Aleksandre	Boy	Georgian form of Alexander; Defending men
Ambrosi	Boy	He who is immortal
Amelia	Girl	Hardworking and industrious
Anri	Boy	Home ruler
Anzor	Boy	Noble
Ava	Girl	Guarantee

Avksenti	Boy	Georgian form of Auxentios; To increase or to grow
Avtandil	Boy	Heart or sunshine
Avto	Boy	Short form of Avtandil; Heart or sunshine
Baadur	Boy	Georgian form of Bahadur; Hero; Warrior; Brave
Bagrat	Boy	Georgian form of Bagadata, meaning God given
Barbare	Girl	Foreign
Bedisa	Girl	Fated to be here
Besarion	Boy	Wooded valley
Beso	Boy	Wooded valley
Bidzina	Boy	Uncle

Bolorerdene	Girl	Crystal treasure
Carter	Boy	Cart; Tourist
Charlotte	Girl	Free person; Petite
Darejan	Girl	Unique
Darejani	Girl	Unique
Dato	Boy	Beloved
Ekaterine	Girl	Georgian form of Katherine; Pure
Elijah	Boy	Yahweh is my God
Elisabed	Girl	Georgian form of Elizabeth; God is my oath
Eliso	Girl	Eliso is Georgian form of Elizabeth; God is an oath

Elizabeth	Girl	My God is an oath; My God is abundance
Emma	Girl	Whole; Universal
Endzela	Girl	Snowdrop flower
Erekle	Boy	Glory of Hera; Georgian form of Herakleios
Eteri	Girl	Air
Gabrieli	Girl	God is my hero
Gaioz	Boy	To rejoice
Giorgi	Boy	Farmer
Gocha	Boy	Old man
Gogi	Boy	Watchful; Alert; Diminutive of Grigol

Grigol	Boy	Watchful or alert
Gulisa	Girl	Little heart
Harper	Unisex	Harper
Ia	Girl	Violet flowers
Iakob	Boy	Georgian form of Jacob; Supplanter
Ilia	Boy	My God is Yahweh
Imeda	Boy	Hope
Ioane	Boy	Old Georgian form of John; Yahweh is gracious
Iona	Boy	Dove
Ioseb	Boy	Georgian form of Joseph; He will add

Irakli	Girl	Glory of Hera
Irine	Girl	Georgian form of Irene; Peace
Isabella	Girl	God is my oath
Iuri	Boy	Georgian form of Yuriy; Farmer
Ivane	Boy	Georgian form of John; God is gracious
Izolda	Girl	Georgian form of Isolde, Iron; Ice battle
Jacob	Boy	May God protect; Holder of the heel; Supplanter
James	Boy	Supplanter
Ketevan	Girl	The wife of the house
Keti	Girl	Pure

Keto	Girl	Diminutive of Ketevan; Pure
Khatuna	Girl	Lady or woman
Koba	Boy	Supplanter
Korneli	Boy	Georgian form of Cornelius, meaning horn
Lado	Boy	Great or famous ruler; Short form of Vladimir
Lamara	Girl	Bitter
Lamzira	Girl	A sacred place; A or a place for praying
Lasha	Unisex	Joy
Levan	Boy	Lion; Georgian form of Leon
Liam	Boy	Strong-willed warrior

Logan	Boy	Little hollow
Madison	Boy	Son of Maud
Makvala	Girl	Blackberry
Malkhaz	Boy	Beautiful; Elegant; Youthful
Mamuka	Boy	Little father
Mariami	Girl	Bitter
Marmar	Girl	Marble stone
Mason	Boy	Stone worker
Mehrnoosh	Girl	Immortal sun; Feeling good about something
Mikheil	Boy	Georgian form of Michael, which means who is like God?

Misho	Boy	Georgian diminutive of Mikheil, which means one who is like God
Murtaz	Boy	Chosen one
Muzhdah	Girl	Wonderful news
Mzia	Girl	Sun
Nanuli	Girl	Diminutive of Nana; Grace
Nardos	Unisex	Flower
Natela	Girl	Bright light
Nestan	Girl	Unique
Nestani	Girl	A form of Nestan; Unique
Nikoloz	Boy	Georgian form of Nicholas; Victory of the people

Nikusha	Boy	Diminutive of Nikoloz; Victory of the people
Noah	Unisex	Rest
Okropir	Boy	Gold mouth
Olivia	Girl	Peace; Olive tree
Otar	Boy	Pasture, meadow
Parirow	Girl	Face like a fairy
Parwana	Girl	Butterfly
Pavle	Boy	Georgian form of Paul; Small or humble
Pridon	Boy	Georgian form of Fereydoun; Third
Pridoni	Boy	Georgian form of Fereydoun; Third

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Georgian parents have a creative flair when it comes to choosing Georgian baby names. They lean more towards names that are distinct and uncommon, sometimes posing a challenge to pronounce. They may choose contemporary names inspired by pop culture or go for conventional names, but they do not fail to put their Georgian twist to the names. Traditional names are often inspired by Christian and Russian cultures. On the other hand, surnames in Georgia tend to be unique because of the suffixes that indicate the region where one belongs to.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are some unique or unusual Georgian baby names?

Some distinctive Georgian baby names include Tariel, which signifies heaven's healer; Nino, a feminine name representing God's graciousness; and Lasha, a masculine name meaning light.

2. What are some Georgian baby names with historical significance?

Georgian baby names with historical significance embody a rich heritage. Tamar, inspired by the influential Queen Tamar of medieval Georgia, symbolizes strength and leadership. Tariel pays tribute to the revered poet Shota Rustaveli who coined the name for his epic The Knight in the Panther's Skin. Vakhtang, reminiscent of King Vakhtang I, the king of Iberia and founder of Tbilisi, represents ambition and legacy (1).

3. What are some gender-neutral or unisex Georgian baby names?

Georgian baby names like Nika, meaning victory, and Teo, meaning gift of God, are examples of unisex names. These names transcend traditional gender norms, aligning with the growing trend of gender-neutral naming practices in Georgian culture.

4. What are some Georgian baby names that are suitable for twins?

Some possible Georgian baby name pairs that might work well for twins are Nino-Tamar, meaning God's graciousness, and palm tree. Another option could be Ana-Mariam, meaning grace and beloved. Alternatively, you may also consider Ava-Avtandil, meaning bird and sunshine.

5. What is a Georgian baby name with a strong connection to Georgian mythology?

Georgian baby names that have strong ties to Georgian mythology include Tamar, representing the palm tree and associated with the goddess of Venus and controller of weather.

6. What are some Georgian baby names with a connection to the arts or literature?

The name Nodar is notable for its association with writer Nodar Dumbadze, and Barbare, evokes a sense of power due to its ties with the princess, activist, and author Barbare Jorjadze. Additionally, Akaki is influenced by the poet Akaki Tsereteli. These names honor the rich creative legacy of Georgian arts and literature.

Infographic: Stunning Georgian Baby Names With Meanings

Georgian baby names are deeply connected to the country's rich tradition, culture, and land. There are also influences from the languages of neighboring countries. The infographic showcases a mix of popular and conservative names along with their meanings for both modern and traditional parents.

mesmerizing georgian names for your baby (infographic)

References:

Vakhtang I Gorgasali
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