The name Gela: meaning and origin
- Gela name meaning
- Gela origin
- Georgian names
Is your name Gela? It is a Georgian name that one version links to the word mgeli, wolf. It has a short, sharp and manly sound.
🐺 Where does the name Gela come from and what does it mean?
The origin of the name has not been firmly established. The most widespread version links Gela to the Georgian word mgeli, wolf.
In many cultures the wolf stands for courage and freedom, so this version suits the name well. Two syllables and a whole character.
🎬 Famous people named Gela
The name is carried by film director Gela Babluani, whose film 13 Tzameti won a jury prize at the Sundance Film Festival. In sport there is footballer Gela Ketashvili, a Dinamo Tbilisi defender who won Olympic gold with the USSR team at the 1988 Seoul Games.
🤝 What character is linked to the name Gela?
People say Gelas are brave, straightforward and very loyal friends. They do not talk much, but when it matters they are the first to stand up.
With a Gela by your side, your back is covered.
🔢 The numerology number of Gela
Now for a little magic maths. In the Georgian alphabet every letter has a number value: ა is 1, ბ is 2, გ is 3 and so on.
The letters of Gela in Georgian (გელა) add up to 39, which reduces to 3. In numerology, 3 is the number of creativity, communication and joy.
It is a playful tradition rather than science, but see for yourself how well it fits.