350+ Georgian Orthodox Baby Names (Meanings & Significance)

Asad Amin

2 months ago

Introduction

Choosing a name for your child is a journey into the heart of heritage and faith. For those drawn to a tradition forged in ancient mountains and steeped in apostolic history, the names of the Georgian Orthodox Church offer a truly unique and powerful choice. These names are not merely labels; they are living testaments to a nation’s resilience, its profound Christian faith, and a culture that has stood at the crossroads of empires for millennia.

This guide is your doorway into the world of Georgian Orthodox baby names. These names echo with the stories of great kings and queens, courageous martyrs, and the revered saints who have protected this land. Whether you have Georgian roots or are captivated by the beauty and strength of its history, you will discover names that are both melodious and deeply meaningful. Let’s explore this sacred list to find the perfect name that honors a legacy of unwavering faith.

📜 About the Georgian Orthodox Church

The Georgian Orthodox Church is one of the oldest Christian communities in the world. Its apostolic origins trace back to the 1st century when the Apostle Andrew first preached in the region. However, Georgia’s national conversion occurred around 337 AD through the missionary work of St. Nino of Cappadocia, a woman who is now one of the nation’s most beloved saints, honored as “Equal-to-the-Apostles and the Enlightener of Georgia.”

Naming a child at baptism is a core practice, creating a spiritual bond with a patron saint. The reverence for St. George is so immense that Georgia’s own name in many languages (e.g., Georgia) is linked to him. These Georgian Orthodox baby names are a unique fusion of biblical figures, early Christian saints, legendary national heroes, and a distinct Kartvelian linguistic heritage, practiced with devotion in Georgia and its global diaspora.

🧒 Boy Names from the Georgian Orthodox Church

Georgian boy names often convey strength, nobility, and deep faith. Many are named for St. George, the nation’s patron, or for the great kings and warriors who defended Georgia’s Christian identity. These Georgian Orthodox baby names carry a weight of history and honor.

No.	Name	Meaning	Religious/Cultural Significance
1	Giorgi	Farmer	The most popular boy’s name, for St. George, the patron saint of Georgia.
2	Davit	Beloved	For King David the Builder, a great Georgian king and saint.
3	Nikoloz	Victory of the People	For St. Nicholas of Myra, a universally revered saint.
4	Luka	From Lucania	For St. Luke the Evangelist; a very popular name.
5	Andria	Manly, Brave	For St. Andrew the Apostle, who first preached Christianity in Georgia.
6	Vakhtang	Wolf-bodied (from Persian)	For King Vakhtang Gorgasali, a 5th-century king and saint.
7	Saba	Old Man, Elder	For St. Sabbas the Sanctified, a major monastic figure.
8	Ioane	God is Gracious	For St. John the Baptist and St. John the Theologian.
9	Erekle	Glory of Hera	For King Erekle II, a famous 18th-century monarch. (Heraclius)
10	Levan	Lion	A popular name associated with strength and royalty.
11	Guram	Victorious (from Persian)	A historical name of Georgian nobles.
12	Tornike	N/A	For St. Tornike Eristavi, a 10th-century general turned monk.
13	Zviad	Proud, Arrogant	A classic Georgian name, borne by a former president.
14	Beka	Lord, Master (from Turkic)	A common medieval Georgian name of nobles.
15	Shota	N/A	For Shota Rustaveli, Georgia’s national poet.
16	Ilia	The Lord is my God	For St. Ilia Chavchavadze, a writer and national hero canonized as a saint.
17	Lasha	Light	A name of Georgian origin, associated with King Lasha-Giorgi.
18	Rati	N/A	A popular Georgian name of nobility.
19	Demetre	Devotee of Demeter	For several Georgian kings and saints, including St. Demetrius the Devoted.
20	Mikheil	Who is like God?	For the Archangel Michael.
21	Gabriel	God is my Strength	For the Archangel Gabriel.
22	Zurab	Ruby Red (from Persian)	A popular and classic Georgian name.
23	Konstantine	Constant, Steadfast	For Constantine the Great.
24	Petre	Rock, Stone	For the Apostle Peter.
25	Pavle	Small, Humble	For the Apostle Paul.
26	Aleksandre	Defender of Mankind	A classic name associated with royalty.
27	Iakob	Supplanter	For the Patriarch Jacob and St. Iakob of Tsurtavi, an early author.
28	Mate	Gift of God	For St. Matthew the Evangelist.
29	Tamaz	Twin (Aramaic)	A popular name in Georgia.
30	Givi	N/A	A traditional Georgian name.
31	Rostom	Strong, Tall (from Persian)	A heroic name from Persian epic, adopted by Georgian royalty.
32	Archil	N/A	A name of several Georgian kings, including a martyred saint.
33	Avtandil	Heart of the Homeland (from Persian)	A hero from Shota Rustaveli’s epic poem.
34	Gocha	Old Man	A traditional Georgian name.
35	Ioseb	God will Increase	For Joseph the Betrothed.
36	Kakha	From Kakheti	Short for Kakhaber; a regional name.
37	Lado	To Rule with Greatness	A diminutive of Vladimer (Vladimir).
38	Mirian	Prince (from Iranian)	For King Mirian III, the first Christian king of Georgia.
39	Otar	N/A	A classic Georgian name.
40	Revaz	Successful (from Iranian)	A popular Georgian name.
41	Simon	He has Heard	For Simon the Zealot (Simon Kananeli), who preached in Georgia.
42	Tariel	N/A	A heroic name from the national epic poem.
43	Teimuraz	N/A	A name of Georgian kings, from Persian roots.
44	Vaso	Royal, Kingly	A diminutive of Vasil.
45	Vasil	Royal, Kingly	For St. Basil the Great.
46	Zakaria	The Lord has Remembered	For the Prophet Zechariah.
47	Gega	Short form of Giorgi	A common nickname now used as a standalone name.
48	Gia	Short form of Giorgi	Another very common nickname.
49	Irakli	Glory of Hera	Georgian form of Heraclius, a popular classic.
50	Mamuka	N/A	A traditional Georgian name.
51	Nodar	N/A	A popular name, possibly of Iranian origin.
52	Paata	N/A	A traditional Georgian name.
53	Shalva	Peace, Rest	For St. Shalva of Akhaltsikhe, a national hero and martyr.
54	Tengiz	Sea (from Turkic)	A popular name in Georgia.
55	Ucha	Black, Dark	A Georgian name.
56	Amiran	Prince (from Arabic)	A hero from Georgian mythology, a Prometheus-like figure.
57	Anton	Priceless	For St. Anthony the Great and Anton I, a Georgian Catholicos.
58	Aslan	Lion (from Turkic)	A name popular throughout the Caucasus.
59	Badri	Full Moon (from Arabic)	A common name in Georgia.
60	Bagrat	God-Given (from Old Persian)	The name of the royal Bagrationi dynasty.
61	Besarion	Forest Glen	For St. Bessarion, an Egyptian ascetic.
62	Bidzina	Uncle	For St. Bidzina Cholokashvili, a 17th-century martyr.
63	Daniel	God is my Judge	For the Prophet Daniel.
64	Dato	Beloved	The most common diminutive of Davit.
65	Elguja	N/A	A traditional Georgian name.
66	Evdemoz	Good People	For St. Evdemoz I, a martyred Catholicos-Patriarch.
67	Ekvtime	In Good Spirits	For St. Euthymius the Athonite, a great Georgian theologian.
68	Grigol	Watchful, Alert	For St. Gregory of Khandzta, a great monastic saint.
69	Jaba	N/A	A popular Georgian name.
70	Jemal	Beauty (from Arabic)	A common name.
71	Koba	Supplanter	A diminutive of Iakob, famous as Stalin’s nickname.
72	Kote	Constant, Steadfast	A diminutive of Konstantine.
73	Merab	N/A	A popular Georgian name.
74	Murman	N/A	A Georgian name of nobility.
75	Nika	Victory	Often a short form of Nikoloz, but used independently.
76	Parnavaz	N/A	For the first king of Iberia (ancient Georgia).
77	Razhden	N/A	For St. Razhden the Protomartyr of the Georgian Church.
78	Roman	Roman	A common Christian name.
79	Sandro	Defender of Mankind	A popular diminutive of Aleksandre.
80	Sergi	Servant	For St. Sergius of Radonezh and other saints.
81	Soso	God will Increase	A diminutive of Ioseb.
82	Stepane	Crown, Wreath	For St. Stephen the Protomartyr.
83	Tato	N/A	A Georgian nickname, sometimes used independently.
84	Tedo	Gift of God	A diminutive of Tevdore.
85	Tevdore	Gift of God	Georgian form of Theodore, for many saints.
86	Tristan	Tumult, Outcry	A name from European legend, popular in Georgia.
87	Valeri	Strong, Healthy	A common name in Georgia.
88	Vano	God is Gracious	A common diminutive of Ioane.
89	Vladimer	To Rule with Greatness	Georgian form of Vladimir.
90	Akaki	Innocent, Not Evil	For the Georgian poet Akaki Tsereteli and St. Akakios.
91	Bachana	N/A	A popular Georgian name.
92	Evstati	Stable, Well-Established	For St. Eustathius of Mtskheta, a Persian who converted and was martyred.
93	Iese	God is Salvation	Georgian form of Jesse.
94	Ilarion	Cheerful	For St. Hilarion the Georgian.
95	Luarsab	N/A	For St. Luarsab II, a martyred king.
96	Malxaz	N/A	A Georgian name.
97	Onise	Useful	Georgian form of Onesimus.
98	Sulkhan	N/A	For Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani, a great writer and diplomat.
99	Varlam	N/A	For St. Barlaam, a monastic saint.
100	Zaza	N/A	A very common Georgian name.

👧 Girl Names from the Georgian Orthodox Church

Georgian girl names are renowned for their beauty and strength, often inspired by the sun, light, and nature, or honoring the country’s most powerful queen and its most important saint, Nino.

No.	Name	Meaning	Religious/Cultural Significance
1	Nino	N/A	The most popular girl’s name; for St. Nino, the Enlightener of Georgia.
2	Tamar	Palm Tree	For Queen Tamar the Great, the most famous ruler of Georgia, a saint.
3	Mariam	Bitter, Wished-for Child	For the Theotokos (Virgin Mary). A hugely popular name.
4	Elene	Light, Torch	For St. Helen, mother of Constantine the Great.
5	Ketevan	Pure	For St. Ketevan the Martyr, a 17th-century queen. (Georgian form of Catherine).
6	Ana	Grace, Favor	For St. Anna, the mother of the Theotokos.
7	Barbare	Foreign, Strange	For St. Barbara the Great Martyr.
8	Rusudan	Day (from Persian)	A name of Georgian queens and princesses.
9	Tinatin	Sunbeam (from Persian)	A heroine from the national epic, “The Knight in the Panther’s Skin.”
10	Lela	Night, Darkness (from Arabic)	A popular name, often from literature.
11	Mzia	Sun	A beautiful name from the Georgian word for “sun.”
12	Salome	Peace	For Salome of Ujarma, a companion of St. Nino.
13	Shorena	Lily (from Shrosha)	A beautiful floral name associated with nobility.
14	Natela	Light, Spark	A name from the Georgian word “nateli” (light).
15	Sopiko	Wisdom	A common diminutive of Sopio (Sophia).
16	Anastasia	Resurrection	A popular Orthodox name.
17	Lali	Ruby (from Hindi)	A popular name in Georgia.
18	Tea	N/A	A very popular Georgian name.
19	Eka	Pure / One	A common diminutive for Ekaterine (Ketevan).
20	Nana	N/A	The name of the queen who was converted by St. Nino.
21	Maia	N/A	A very popular name in Georgia.
22	Darejan	N/A (from Persian)	A name of Georgian queens and heroines.
23	Gulnara	Pomegranate Flower (from Persian)	A name from Persian literature, popular in Georgia.
24	Kristine	Follower of Christ	The Georgian form of Christine.
25	Manana	N/A	A popular Georgian name.
26	Ia	Violet	The Georgian word for the flower, also a saint’s name (St. Ia of Persia).
27	Irine	Peace	Georgian form of Irene.
28	Lia	N/A	A very common name.
29	Maka	N/A	A diminutive of Mariam or Manana.
30	Nestan	N/A (from Persian)	For Nestan-Darejan, the heroine of the national epic poem.
31	Nia	N/A	A popular modern name.
32	Ruska	Day	A diminutive of Rusudan.
33	Sopio	Wisdom	Georgian form of Sophia.
34	Tekle	Glory of God	For St. Thekla, “Equal-to-the-Apostles.”
35	Tsira	N/A (possibly rainbow)	A Georgian name.
36	Khatuna	Lady, Princess (from Turkic)	A common Georgian name.
37	Eter	Ether, Air	From the Georgian opera “Abesalom and Eteri.”
38	Anuki	Grace, Favor	A diminutive of Ana.
39	Chiora	N/A	A traditional Georgian name.
40	Dodo	N/A	For St. David of Gareja’s disciple, Dodo.
41	Eliso	My God is an Oath	A diminutive of Elisabed.
42	Elisabed	My God is an Oath	For St. Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist.
43	Gvantsa	N/A	A name of a 13th-century Georgian queen.
44	Inga	N/A	A name of Scandinavian origin, popular in Georgia.
45	Irma	Universal, Complete	A name of German origin, popular in Georgia.
46	Keti	Pure	A diminutive of Ketevan.
47	Khatia	N/A	A popular Georgian name.
48	Kira	Lady, Ruler	A popular name.
49	Lamara	Of the sea (in Svan)	A name from Georgian literature.
50	Madona	My Lady	A popular name in Georgia.
51	Mako	N/A	A common diminutive of Mariam.
52	Marta	Lady, Mistress	For St. Martha of Bethany.
53	Mediko	N/A	Diminutive of Medea.
54	Medea	To Ponder, Cunning	From the Greek myth of Medea, who was from Colchis (western Georgia).
55	Nargiza	Narcissus flower (from Persian)	A floral name popular in the Caucasus.
56	Natia	Light	A diminutive of Natela.
57	Neli	Light, Torch	A diminutive of Elene.
58	Nunu	N/A	A popular Georgian name.
59	Pikria	Thoughtful	A Georgian name from the word for “thought.”
60	Rusa	Day	A short form of Rusudan.
61	Sidonia	From Sidon	St. Sidonia is said to be buried with Christ’s seamless tunic at Svetitskhoveli.
62	Susana	Lily	For St. Shushanik, a 5th-century martyr queen (Georgian form of Susanna).
63	Tako	N/A	A common diminutive of Tamar.
64	Tatia	Father’s Daughter	Georgian form of Tatiana.
65	Teona	God’s Gift	A popular modern name.
66	Tsiala	N/A	A Georgian name.
67	Tsisana	Of the Sky	From the Georgian word “tsa” (sky).
68	Vera	Faith	A name popular in all Orthodox countries.
69	Aneta	Grace	A form of Ana.
70	Asmat	N/A (from Arabic)	A name from “The Knight in the Panther’s Skin.”
71	Dalila	Delicate	A name of Hebrew origin, used in Georgia.
72	Dina	Judged	A biblical name used in Georgia.
73	Dodo	N/A	A popular diminutive.
74	Donara	N/A	A modern Georgian name.
75	Eka	One/Unity	Also a diminutive for Ekaterine.
76	Eteri	Ether	A classic name from literature.
77	Fatman	N/A (from Arabic)	A name from the national epic.
78	Feikari	N/A	A name from literature.
79	Gogola	N/A	A traditional Georgian name.
80	Guliko	Little Flower	A diminutive of Gulnara.
81	Iaia	N/A	A diminutive of Ia.
82	Inola	N/A	A modern name.
83	Izolda	Ice Ruler	From the European legend of Tristan and Isolde, popular in Georgia.
84	Julieta	Youthful	A popular international name in Georgia.
85	Lanli	N/A	A Georgian name.
86	Leila	Night	A form of Lela.
87	Lika	N/A	A common diminutive.
88	Lizi	My God is an Oath	A diminutive of Elisabed.
89	Magda	From Magdala	For St. Mary Magdalene.
90	Marika	Bitter	A diminutive of Mariam.
91	Marina	Of the Sea	For St. Marina the Great Martyr.
92	Nato	Light	A short form of Natela.
93	Nona	Ninth	A classic name.
94	Nunu	N/A	A diminutive.
95	Pelagia	Of the Sea	For St. Pelagia.
96	Rezo	N/A	A name used for girls too sometimes.
97	Sali	N/A	A diminutive of Salome.
98	Tamila	N/A	A diminutive of Tamar.
99	Tsiuri	N/A	A Georgian name.
100	Vardo	Rose	A beautiful floral name from the Georgian word for “rose.”

🙏 Georgian Christian Names

This list highlights names directly tied to the saints, biblical figures, and Christian virtues that are central to Georgian identity. These are quintessential Georgian Christian names.

No.	Name	Meaning	Significance
1	Nino	N/A	For St. Nino, the Enlightener of Georgia.
2	Giorgi	Farmer	For St. George, the Patron Saint of Georgia.
3	Davit	Beloved	For the Prophet-King David, and King David the Builder.
4	Mariam	Bitter, Wished-for Child	For the Theotokos (Virgin Mary).
5	Andria	Manly, Brave	For St. Andrew, the first Apostle to preach in Georgia.
6	Ketevan	Pure	For Queen Ketevan the Martyr.
7	Ilia	The Lord is my God	For the Prophet Elijah and St. Ilia the Righteous.
8	Vakhtang	Wolf-bodied	For St. Vakhtang Gorgasali, who founded Tbilisi.
9	Mirian	Prince	For St. Mirian III, the first Christian king of Iberia.
10	Nana	N/A	For St. Nana, the first Christian queen of Iberia.
11	Shalva	Peace, Rest	For St. Shalva of Akhaltsikhe, a martyr and national hero.
12	Susana	Lily	For St. Shushanik, an early martyr queen.
13	Ioane	God is Gracious	For St. John the Baptist.
14	Nikoloz	Victory of the People	For St. Nicholas.
15	Elene	Light, Torch	For St. Helen.
16	Barbare	Foreign, Strange	For St. Barbara.
17	Petre	Rock, Stone	For the Apostle Peter.
18	Pavle	Small, Humble	For the Apostle Paul.
19	Saba	Old Man, Elder	For St. Sabbas the Sanctified.
20	Evstati	Stable, Well-Established	For St. Eustathius of Mtskheta, a martyr.
21	Luarsab	N/A	For St. Luarsab II, a martyred king.
22	Tornike	N/A	For St. Tornike Eristavi, a general turned saint.
23	Grigol	Watchful, Alert	For St. Gregory of Khandzta.
24	Anton	Priceless	For St. Anthony the Great.
25	Demetre	Devotee of Demeter	For St. Demetrius the Devoted.
26	Gabriel	God is my Strength	For Archangel Gabriel, and St. Gabriel the Confessor.
27	Sidonia	From Sidon	For St. Sidonia, buried with Christ’s tunic.
28	Tekle	Glory of God	For St. Thekla.
29	Zakaria	The Lord has Remembered	For the Prophet Zechariah.
30	Tamar	Palm Tree	For the great Queen Tamar, a revered saint.

☦️ Orthodox Baby Names

Many Georgian Orthodox baby names are shared with the wider Orthodox world, showcasing a common faith. This list includes Georgian versions of names beloved in Greek, Russian, and other Orthodox cultures.

No.	Name	Meaning	Significance
1	Giorgi	Farmer	George (Greek: Georgios, Russian: Yuri)
2	Elene	Light, Torch	Helen (Greek: Eleni, Russian: Yelena)
3	Nikoloz	Victory of the People	Nicholas (Greek: Nikolaos, Russian: Nikolai)
4	Mariam	Bitter, Wished-for Child	Mary (Greek: Maria, Russian: Mariya)
5	Davit	Beloved	David (Universally revered)
6	Ana	Grace, Favor	Anna (Universally revered)
7	Andria	Manly, Brave	Andrew (Greek: Andreas, Russian: Andrey)
8	Barbare	Foreign, Strange	Barbara (Greek: Varvara, Russian: Varvara)
9	Luka	From Lucania	Luke (Greek: Loukas, Russian: Luka)
10	Anastasia	Resurrection	Anastasia (Universally popular)
11	Demetre	Devotee of Demeter	Demetrius (Greek: Dimitrios, Russian: Dmitri)
12	Ketevan	Pure	Catherine (Greek: Aikaterini, Russian: Yekaterina)
13	Mikheil	Who is like God?	Michael (Greek: Mihail, Russian: Mikhail)
14	Sopio	Wisdom	Sophia (Universally popular)
15	Vasil	Royal, Kingly	Basil (Greek: Vasilios, Russian: Vasiliy)
16	Irine	Peace	Irene (Greek: Irini, Russian: Irina)
17	Konstantine	Constant, Steadfast	Constantine (Greek: Konstantinos)
18	Tatia	Father’s Daughter	Tatiana (Russian: Tatyana)
19	Pavle	Small, Humble	Paul (Greek: Pavlos, Russian: Pavel)
20	Vera	Faith	Vera (Universally popular in Orthodoxy)
21	Roman	Roman	Roman (Universally popular)
22	Saba	Old Man, Elder	Sabbas (Greek: Savvas)
23	Stepane	Crown, Wreath	Stephen (Greek: Stephanos, Russian: Stefan)
24	Tevdore	Gift of God	Theodore (Greek: Theodoros, Russian: Feodor)
25	Grigol	Watchful, Alert	Gregory (Greek: Grigorios, Russian: Grigoriy)
26	Iakob	Supplanter	Jacob/James (Greek: Iakovos, Russian: Yakov)
27	Ioseb	God will Increase	Joseph (Greek: Iosif, Russian: Iosif)
28	Magda	From Magdala	Magdalene (Greek: Magdalini)
29	Sergi	Servant	Sergius (Greek: Sergios, Russian: Sergey)
30	Vladimer	To Rule with Greatness	Vladimir (Russian: Vladimir)

🏔️ Caucasus Baby Names

This list emphasizes names with a strong Georgian and Caucasian flavor, reflecting the region’s unique culture, history, and rugged landscape. These are truly distinctive Caucasus baby names.

No.	Name	Meaning	Significance
1	Vakhtang	Wolf-bodied	A quintessentially Georgian royal and saint’s name.
2	Rusudan	Day	A medieval Georgian queen’s name of Persian origin.
3	Zviad	Proud, Arrogant	A classic Georgian name reflecting a national trait.
4	Mzia	Sun	A name directly from the Georgian word for sun.
5	Tornike	N/A	A historic name of a great Georgian general.
6	Tinatin	Sunbeam	A poetic name from Georgia’s national epic.
7	Guram	Victorious	A noble Georgian name of Persian origin.
8	Darejan	N/A	A name of Georgian queens, popular in folklore.
9	Beka	Lord, Master	A medieval Georgian name.
10	Shorena	Lily	A uniquely Georgian noble name.
11	Rostom	Strong, Tall	A heroic Persian name adopted by Georgian kings.
12	Khatuna	Lady, Princess	A name of Turkic origin, widespread in Georgia.
13	Avtandil	Heart of the Homeland	A heroic name from the national epic.
14	Aslan	Lion	A Turkic name popular across the Caucasus.
15	Gvantsa	N/A	A medieval Georgian queen’s name.
16	Kakha	From Kakheti	A name tied to a major region of Georgia.
17	Lamara	Of the sea	A name from the Svaneti region of the Caucasus.
18	Tengiz	Sea	A Turkic name popular in Georgia.
19	Lela	Night	An Arabic-origin name beloved in Georgian poetry.
20	Zurab	Ruby Red	A Persian-origin name that is now classic Georgian.
21	Vardo	Rose	The Georgian word for rose, a beautiful nature name.
22	Parnavaz	N/A	For the first king of ancient Georgia.
23	Amiran	Prince	A hero from pre-Christian Georgian mythology.
24	Medea	Cunning	The mythical princess from Colchis (western Georgia).
25	Bagrat	God-Given	The name of the royal dynasty of Georgia.
26	Tsisana	Of the Sky	A name from the Georgian word for sky.
27	Shalva	Peace, Rest	A national hero’s name.
28	Gocha	Old Man	A traditional Georgian name.
29	Natela	Light, Spark	A name from the Georgian word for light.
30	Nestan	N/A	The heroine of the national epic.

⛪ Eastern Church Names

This selection focuses on names connected to the broader traditions of the Eastern Church, including early monasticism and theological figures who influenced Georgia’s spiritual development.

No.	Name	Meaning	Significance
1	Anton	Priceless	For St. Anthony the Great, founder of monasticism.
2	Ekvtime	In Good Spirits	For St. Euthymius the Athonite, a great Georgian theologian.
3	Saba	Old Man, Elder	For St. Sabbas, a key figure in Eastern monasticism.
4	Tekle	Glory of God	For St. Thekla, “Equal-to-the-Apostles.”
5	Grigol	Watchful, Alert	For St. Gregory of Nyssa and St. Gregory of Khandzta.
6	Pelagia	Of the Sea	For St. Pelagia, a penitent saint.
7	Ilarion	Cheerful	For St. Hilarion the Great and St. Hilarion the Georgian.
8	Evdemoz	Good People	For a martyred leader of the Georgian Church.
9	Varlam	N/A	For St. Barlaam, a monastic saint.
10	Marina	Of the Sea	For St. Marina the Great Martyr.
11	Prokhore	Leader of the Dance	For St. Prochorus the Georgian.
12	Kristine	Follower of Christ	St. Christina is revered in the Eastern Church.
13	Evstati	Stable, Well-Established	For St. Eustathius (Eustace).
14	Onise	Useful	For St. Onesimus, a disciple of St. Paul.
15	Simon	He has Heard	For Simon Kananeli, who preached in Georgia.
16	Ioane	God is Gracious	For St. John Climacus and St. John of Damascus.
17	Elisabed	My God is an Oath	For St. Elizabeth the New Martyr.
18	Razhden	N/A	The Protomartyr of the Georgian Orthodox Church.
19	Shio	N/A	For St. Shio of Mgvime, one of the 13 Syrian Fathers.
20	Isidore	Gift of Isis	For St. Isidore of Pelusium.
21	Zenon	Gift of Zeus	For St. Zeno of Verona and a Georgian saint.
22	Taras	From Taras	For St. Tarasios of Constantinople.
23	Mate	Gift of God	For the Apostle Matthew.
24	Abibo	N/A	For St. Abibos of Nekresi, one of the 13 Syrian Fathers.
25	Iese	God is Salvation	For St. Iese of Tsilkani, one of the 13 Syrian Fathers.
26	Tate	Father’s Daughter	A form of Tatiana.
27	Lazar	God is my Help	For St. Lazarus, whom Christ resurrected.
28	Marta	Lady, Mistress	For St. Martha of Bethany.
29	Pimen	Shepherd	For St. Pimen the Great, an Egyptian desert father.
30	Roman	Roman	For St. Romanos the Melodist.

📌 Conclusion

Choosing a Georgian name is an embrace of a profound legacy. It is a way to connect your child to an unbroken line of faith that has weathered invasions, preserved its unique language, and celebrated its saints with fierce devotion. These Georgian Orthodox baby names are imbued with strength, poetry, and a deep sense of place. They are a gift of heritage from one of the world’s most ancient Christian nations.

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❓ FAQs

1. What makes Georgian Orthodox baby names unique?
Their uniqueness lies in the blend of their ancient Kartvelian language roots, deep Orthodox faith, historical influences from Persian and Greek, and a powerful national identity. Names like Vakhtang, Nino, and Rusudan are distinctly Georgian and not found elsewhere.

2. What are the most popular names in Georgia today?
Giorgi and Nino remain overwhelmingly popular, a testament to the enduring reverence for St. George and St. Nino. Other top names include Davit, Mariam, Luka, Andria, Elene, and Barbare.

3. Can I use these names if I’m not Georgian?
Of course! Many Georgian Orthodox baby names are beautiful versions of universal Christian names (like Nikoloz for Nicholas), while uniquely Georgian names like Lela, Levan, and Tamar have a melodic and strong appeal for parents of any background.

4. Who is the most important saint in Georgia?
St. George is the patron saint of the nation itself, with Giorgoba (St. George’s Day) being a major national holiday. However, St. Nino holds an equally revered place as the “Enlightener of Georgia,” and her name is the most popular choice for girls by a wide margin.

5. Do Georgian names have common nicknames?
Yes, nicknames are very common and an integral part of the culture. For example: Giorgi becomes Gio or Gia; Davit is almost always Dato; Mariam can be Mako or Marika; and Elene is often Eka, Eko, or Neli.