This is a list of submitted names in which the language is Georgian.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Etuna f GeorgianDiminutive of
Eter and its short forms
Eta and
Eto, as it contains the Georgian diminutive suffix -უნა
(-una).
Evdemon m Georgian (Archaic)Georgian form of
Eudaimon via
Eudaemon. This name was borne by two Georgian Catholicoses, namely Evdemon Chkhetidze (also found spelled as Chkhtidze) and Evdemon Sakvarelidze... [
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Evdemoz m Georgian (Rare)Georgian form of
Eudemos. This was the name of two Catholicos-Patriarchs of Georgia: the first lived in the 17th century, the other in the 18th century.
Evlale m Georgian (Archaic)Georgian form of
Eulalos. This name was borne by two Catholicoi of Caucasian Iberia: the first lived in the 6th century AD, the other in the 7th century AD.
Gabrieli m Sicilian, Sardinian, GeorgianSicilian and Sardinian form of
Gabriel, as well as the Georgian nominative case form of the name. It is only used in Georgian when the name is written stand-alone.
Gaga m GeorgianAccording to two Georgian sources, the meaning of this name is unknown.... [
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Gaiozi m GeorgianForm of
Gaioz with the Georgian nominative suffix -ი
(-i). It is only used in Georgian when the name is written stand-alone.
Gamlet m Russian, Armenian, GeorgianRussian form of
Hamlet. Armenians and Georgians who are proficient in Russian will sometimes use this form to transcribe Համլետ (Hamlet) and ჰამლეტ (Hamlet)... [
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Gedia m & f Georgian (Rare)Derived from the Georgian noun გედი
(gedi) meaning "swan" (as in, the bird). This etymology applies to Gedia both as a masculine name and as a feminine name, but especially as a feminine name... [
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Gega m GeorgianMeaning uncertain. The earliest known attestation of this name occurs in a Georgian source from the 16th century AD. It might possibly be related to Georgian გეგმა
(gegma) meaning "plan, project" and Georgian გეგმი
(gegmi) meaning "plan" as well as "law, custom".... [
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Geronti m Georgian (Rare)Georgian form of
Gerontios (see
Gerontius). A known bearer of this name was Geronti Kikodze (1886-1960), a prominent Georgian literary critic and thinker.
Ghmerti m Georgian MythologyDerived from Georgian ღმერთი
(ghmert'i), from Old Georgian ღმერთი
(ɣmerti), and ultimately from Proto-Kartvelian *
ɣamort- meaning "God". Ghmerti is the supreme god in Georgian mythology and head of all the other deities... [
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Ghvtisavar m Georgian (Rare)Basically means "I am God's man" in Georgian (literally: "I am of God"), derived from the archaic Georgian adjective ღვთის
(ghvtis) meaning "of God, godly" (see
Ghvtiso) combined with Georgian ვარ
(var) meaning "I am".
Ghvtiso m Georgian (Rare)Derived from the archaic Georgian adjective ღვთის
(ghvtis) meaning "of God, godly". Also compare modern Georgian ღვთაება
(ghvtaeba) meaning "god, deity" and ღვთიური
(ghvtiuri) meaning "godly, divine".... [
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Gigola m Georgian (Rare)Diminutive of
Grigol. A notable bearer of this name was the Georgian actor Grigol "Gigola" Talakvadze (1914-2001).
Girshel m Georgian (Rare), LiteratureMeaning uncertain. According to a Russian source, the name comes from the Yiddish name
Hershel, which seems unlikely in the Georgian context. Instead, it is more likely that the name is either Turco-Persian in origin, or fully Persian.... [
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Giuli f & m GeorgianFor women, this name is the Georgian form of the Turkish name
Gül. For men, this name might possibly be a variant of
Zhiuli.... [
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Gizo m GeorgianAlthough it has occasionally been used as a short form of
Gaioz and
Tengiz, this name is typically used as an independent name, of which the meaning and linguistic origin is uncertain... [
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Glakha m Georgian (Rare)Derived from medieval Georgian გლახაკ
(glakhak), which in feudal Georgia was a term for a free man who had resorted to begging after having broken off relations with his feudal lord (whose land he had previously been forced to cultivate)... [
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Gobron m Georgian (Rare)This name is best known for being the name of the Georgian martyr and saint Gobron (died in 914 AD). He was a Georgian nobleman and military commander, who was beheaded by muslim Arabs for refusing to renounce his Christian faith... [
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Goderdzi m GeorgianGeorgian form of a Persian given name, of which the original form is currently uncertain. The name is said to mean "strong bull" in Persian, which seems possible indeed, since the modern Persian word for the animal is گاو
(gav).... [
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Gogona f Georgian (Rare)Derived from Georgian გოგონა
(gogona) meaning "little girl", which consists of the Georgian noun გოგო
(gogo) meaning "girl" and the Georgian diminutive suffix -ონა
(-ona).
Gogutsa f Georgian (Rare)Means "little girl" in Georgian. It is derived from the Georgian noun გოგო
(gogo) meaning "girl" combined with the Georgian diminutive suffix -უცა
(-utsa).
Goneri m GeorgianDerived from the Georgian adjective გონიერი
(gonieri) meaning "prudent" as well as "rational, clever, intelligent".
Goven m Georgian (Archaic)Meaning and origin unknown. Perhaps it is related to the Turkish name
Güven. Another possibility might be the Latin adjective
iuvenis meaning "young, youthful" and its Middle Persian cognate
ǰuwān meaning "young"... [
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Grigoli m GeorgianForm of
Grigol with the nominative suffix, used in Georgian when the name is written stand-alone.
Gubazi m Georgian (Rare)Form of
Gubaz with the Georgian nominative suffix -ი
(-i). It is only used in Georgian when the name is written stand-alone.
Guga m GeorgianDiminutive of
Giorgi. This name is not to be confused with the Georgian noun გუგა
(guga) meaning "pupil" (as in, the part of the eye).
Guja m & f GeorgianShort form of
Elguja for men. The meaning of Guja as a feminine name is unknown, and it appears that the name is no longer used on women.
Guladi m GeorgianDerived from the Georgian adjective გულადი
(guladi) meaning "brave, courageous, adventurous".
Guldam m & f Georgian (Archaic)Georgian form of
Golandam. At first this name was strictly masculine in Georgia, but in the 16th century it began to be used on women as well.... [
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Gulijvar f Georgian (Rare)Derived from the Georgian words გული
(guli) meaning "heart" and ჯვარი
(jvari) meaning "cross".
Guliko f & m GeorgianDiminutive of given names that contain the Georgian element გული
(guli) meaning "heart" or the Middle Persian element
gul meaning "rose".... [
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Gulisvardi f Georgian (Rare)Means "rose of the heart" in Georgian. It is derived from Georgian გულის
(gulis), the genitive of the noun გული
(guli) meaning "heart", combined with the Georgian noun ვარდი
(vardi) meaning "rose", which is ultimately of Iranian origin.
Gulnari f Georgian (Rare)Variant of
Gulnara. It is sometimes thought to be an inflected form of the name, i.e. the nominative case form in Georgian, but that is grammatically incorrect and therefore unlikely.
Gulnazi f GeorgianForm of
Gulnaz with the nominative suffix, used in Georgian when the name is written stand-alone.
Gulo f & m GeorgianShort form of given names that contain the Georgian element გული
(guli) meaning "heart" or the Middle Persian element
gul meaning "flower, rose".... [
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Gulsunda f GeorgianThe first element of this name consists of Georgian გულს
(guls), which is the dative singular of the Georgian noun გული
(guli) meaning "heart".... [
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Gultamze f GeorgianLiterally means "sun of the hearts" in Georgian. It is derived from Georgian გულთა
(gulta), the archaic genitive plural of the noun გული
(guli) meaning "heart", combined with the Georgian noun მზე
(mze) meaning "sun" (see
Mzia).
Gulvardi f GeorgianThe first element of this name is either derived from the Middle Persian noun
gul meaning "flower, rose" or from the Georgian noun გული
(guli) meaning "heart". Sources mention both as a possibility and therefore neither can be discounted.... [
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Gulvardisa f Georgian (Archaic)Means "heart of the rose" in Georgian. It is derived from the Georgian noun გული
(guli) meaning "heart" combined with Georgian ვარდის
(vardis), which is the genitive of the noun ვარდი
(vardi) meaning "rose".
Guram m GeorgianMeaning uncertain. Georgian sources state that the name is etymologically related to
Bahram and therefore of Persian origin. Also compare the related names
Gvaram and
Varam.... [
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Gurami m GeorgianForm of
Guram with the nominative suffix, used when the name is written stand-alone.
Guranda f GeorgianShorter form of
Gurandukht. A known bearer of this name was the Georgian actress Guranda Gabunia (1938-2019).
Guriko m & f GeorgianDiminutive of given names that start with
Gur-, such as
Guram and
Guranda. This name is more often used on men than on women.
Guro m & f GeorgianShort form of given names that start with
Gur-, such as
Guram and
Guranda. In some cases, there might possibly also be a connection with the Laz and Mingrelian noun გური
(guri) meaning "heart".... [
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Gvantsa f Svan, GeorgianDerived from the Svan word გუანც
(guanc), which literally means "wren" but means "mischievous, restless, wild" in a figurative sense.... [
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Ia f GeorgianDerived from the Georgian noun ია
(ia) meaning "violet", as in the spring flower (also see
Violet). In turn, it is thought to be derived from the Georgian noun იასამანი
(iasamani) meaning "lilac", which might possibly be of Persian origin... [
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Iagor m Georgian (Archaic)Archaic Georgian form of
Igor. This name has pretty much fallen out of use; Igor is now the modern, dominant form in Georgia, although that name isn't overly common either among native Georgians... [
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Iakhsari m Georgian MythologyMeaning unknown. Iakhsari was a mythical hero in Georgian mythology who aided
Kopala in his adventures of slaying demons and monsters.
Iakobi m GeorgianForm of
Iakob with the nominative suffix, used in Georgian when the name is written stand-alone.
Iamze f GeorgianDerived from the Georgian noun ია
(ia) meaning "violet" (see
Ia) combined with the Georgian noun მზე
(mze) meaning "sun" (see
Mzia).... [
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Iasoni m GeorgianForm of
Iason with the Georgian nominative suffix -ი
(-i). It is only used in Georgian when the name is written stand-alone.
Iatamze f GeorgianLiterally means "sun of the violets" in Georgian. It is derived from Georgian იათა
(iata), the archaic genitive plural of the noun ია
(ia) meaning "violet", combined with the Georgian noun მზე
(mze) meaning "sun" (see
Mzia).
Ichkit m Georgian (Archaic)Derived from the archaic Georgian adjective იჩქითად
(ichkitad) meaning "suddenly, unexpectedly". Also compare the modern Georgian adjective იჩქითი
(ichkiti) meaning "sparse, small".
Iese m Georgian (Rare)Georgian form of
Yishay (see
Jesse) via its Biblical Greek form
Iessai. A notable bearer of this name was king Iese of Kartli (1680-1727), who is known as Jesse in English.
Igori m Uzbek, Moldovan, GeorgianUzbek and Moldovan form of
Igor. This form is also used in Georgian since it contains the nominative suffix, used when the name is written stand-alone.
Ilamaz m Georgian (Rare)Meaning and origin unknown. Compare
Aslamaz and the Georgian adjective ლამაზი
(lamazi) meaning "beautiful, handsome".
Iosebi m GeorgianForm of
Ioseb with the nominative suffix, used in Georgian when the name is written stand-alone.
Iovel m Georgian (Rare)Georgian form of
Yo'el (see
Joel). This name was borne by a 5th-century archbishop of Mtskheta and a 7th-century Catholicus of Iberia.
Iulon m GeorgianMultiple sources claim that this name is ultimately derived from the Latin name
Iulius (see
Julius), which is possible indeed. The suffix
-on of the name seems to indicate that it must have gone via Greek (i.e. a hellenized form), however... [
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Ivditi f Georgian (Rare)Form of
Ivdit with the Georgian nominative suffix -ი
(-i). It is only used in Georgian when the name is written stand-alone.
Iveri m GeorgianDerived from the name of the Georgian kingdom of Iberia, which existed from about 302 BC to 580 AD. The name of the kingdom is an exonym, meaning: it was not created by the Georgians themselves. The inhabitants of the kingdom referred to it as ქართლი
(Kartli).... [
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Jambul m GeorgianGeorgian form of
Janpolad. Also compare the Kazakh name
Zhambyl, which is related and tends to get georgianized to
Jambul in Georgia.
Jamlet m Georgian (Rare)Meaning and origin unknown. It might perhaps be a Georgian variant of
Hamlet, which is used in both Georgia and its neighbouring country Armenia. However, it is probably more likely that Jamlet is of Persian origin, in which case the first element is likely the same as the one in either
Jambulat or
Jamshid.... [
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Jansug m GeorgianVariant transcription of
Jansugh. A known bearer of this name was the late Georgian conductor Jansug Kakhidze (1935-2002).
Jarji m GeorgianDerived from the Persian noun جارچی
(jârči) meaning "herald, messenger", which is ultimately of Turkic origin.
Javakh m Georgian (Archaic)Derived from ჯავახნი
(Javakhni), which is the Old Georgian name for the Javakhians, an ethnic subgroup of Georgians. Their home was the historical region of Javakheti in southern Georgia, which is now part of the administrative region of Samtskhe-Javakheti... [
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Jeiran f & m Persian, GeorgianDerived from Persian جیران
(jeiran) meaning "gazelle, deer". The word was adopted into Georgian as ჯეირანი
(jeirani), where it means "springbok" and has also become the name for a type of Georgian dance... [
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Jibilo m Georgian (Rare)Diminutive of
Jibo. A known bearer of this name was the Georgian judoka Jibilo Nizharadze (1946-1993).
Jimsher m GeorgianOf Persian origin, but the meaning is uncertain. The first element of this compound name might possibly have been derived from Avestan
Yima meaning "twin" (see
Jam)... [
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Joto m Georgian (Rare)Derived from the Georgian noun იოტი
(ioti) or ჯოტი
(joti) meaning "iota, jot", which ultimately comes from Ancient Greek ἰῶτα
(iota) meaning "jot, a small amount".... [
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Juli f & m English, Georgian, Spanish, PortugueseEnglish variant spelling of
Julie as well as the Georgian form of the name. It is also a short form of given names that start with
Juli-, which not only applies to English, but also to Georgian, Spanish and Portuguese.... [
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Jumber m Georgian, LiteratureMeaning uncertain. According to a Russian source, the name is derived from the Arabic noun جمعة
(juma) meaning "Friday" (see
Juma) via its Persian form جمعه
(jome)... [
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Kakhaber m GeorgianMeans "monk from Kakheti", derived from Georgian კახი
(kakhi) meaning "of Kakheti" (see
Kakhi) combined with Georgian ბერი
(beri) meaning "monk" (see
Bera).... [
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Kakhi m GeorgianDerived from Georgian კახი
(kakhi), which can mean "Kakhetian, of Kakheti" (adjective) as well as "Kakhetian, person from Kakheti" (noun). Kakheti is the name of a region in eastern Georgia.... [
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Kaleria f History (Ecclesiastical), Georgian, RussianThe first known bearer of this name is saint Kaleria from the port city of Caesarea Maritima in ancient Palestine. She lived during the reign of the Roman emperor
Diocletian (284-305) and was martyred together with two to four other women (sources differ on the exact amount as well as their names).... [
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Kaltamze f Georgian (Rare)Literally means "sun of the women" in Georgian. It is derived from Georgian ქალთა
(kalta), the archaic genitive plural of the noun ქალი
(kali) meaning "woman", combined with the Georgian noun მზე
(mze) meaning "sun" (see
Mzia).
Kamar f Georgian MythologyMeaning uncertain. Kamar was the daughter of the Georgian god of nature and the god of the sky. She was seen as a symbol of divine fire and her beauty caused
Amirani to kidnap her from heaven.
Kavtar m Georgian (Rare)Derived from the Persian noun کفتار
(kaftar) meaning "hyena". This name was borne by several Georgian noblemen from the medieval period.
Kekela f & m Georgian (Rare)Derived from an old Georgian word that means "beautiful". The name was once common for both men and women, but it became nearly extinct after the word of origin became a pejorative in Georgian, with the meaning of "show-off, clown".... [
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Keklutsa f Georgian (Rare)Derived from the Georgian adjective კეკლუცი
(keklutsi) meaning "playful, coquettish, flirtatious".
Keso f GeorgianShort form of
Kesane and
Kesaria, which is now primarily used as an independent name rather than as an unofficial nickname.
Ketevani f GeorgianForm of
Ketevan with the Georgian nominative suffix -ი
(-i). It is only used in Georgian when the name is written stand-alone.
Ketino f GeorgianEither a diminutive or a variant of
Ketevan. A known bearer of this name is the Georgian master chess player Ketino Kachiani (b. 1971).
Khareba m Georgian (Rare)Derived from the Georgian noun ხარება
(khareba) meaning "Annunciation" (as in, the event in the New Testament). Also compare the Georgian noun სახარება
(sakhareba) meaning "gospel" and the verb გახარება
(gakhareba) meaning "to rejoice".
Khatuni f Georgian (Rare)Variant of
Khatuna. It is sometimes thought to be an inflected form of the name, i.e. the nominative case form in Georgian, but that is grammatically incorrect and therefore unlikely.
Khoreshan f Georgian (Rare), HistoryThe first element of this name is derived from Middle Persian
xwar meaning "sun". Also compare Middle Persian
xwarāsān meaning "sunrise, east" and the related name
Khorshid... [
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Khuashak f Georgian (Archaic)According to Georgian sources, this name is of Iranian origin and means "good" as well as "beautiful". Compare modern Persian خوب
(xub) meaning "good, well, nice" and قشنگ
(qašang) meaning "beautiful, lovely, pretty"... [
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Khuntuli f & m Georgian (Rare)Derived from Georgian ხუნტულა
(khuntula), which is a term of endearment that is usually reserved for a person's loved ones. It is mainly used in western Georgia (specifically Imereti and Racha) and virtually means "small, chubby, beautiful, cute".... [
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Khursi m Georgian (Archaic)Derived from Middle Persian
xirs meaning "bear", of which the modern Persian equivalent is خرس
(xers).
Khvaramze f Georgian (Rare)Derived from the Middle Persian noun
xwar meaning "sun" combined with the Georgian noun მზე
(mze) meaning "sun" (see
Mzia).
Kiazo m GeorgianGeorgian sources are unsure of the meaning and origin of this name; they say that it might be of Greek origin and means "healer".... [
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Kmara f Georgian (Archaic)Derived from the Georgian interjection კმარა
(kmara) meaning "Enough!". The use of this word as a given name was started by parents who did not want any more daughters, but yet ended up having another one... [
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