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The name Zaza: meaning and origin

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Is your name Zaza? It is an old Georgian name found since the Middle Ages. Its exact origin has not been established, but it has an energetic, memorable sound.

📜 Where does the name Zaza come from and what does it mean?

Scholars have no single accepted answer about the etymology of Zaza. What is known is that the name has been used in Georgia for centuries: in the 15th century it was already carried by a well-known prince and man of letters.

Two syllables, repeated twice: simple, short and very Georgian.

🌟 Famous people named Zaza

In history there is Zaza Panaskerteli-Tsitsishvili, a 15th century prince and author of the medical book Karabadini. Among modern Zazas, many remember film director Zaza Urushadze, whose film Tangerines was nominated for an Oscar, and basketball player Zaza Pachulia, a two-time NBA champion with the Golden State Warriors.

A healer, a director and a basketball player: varied company.

🤝 What character is linked to the name Zaza?

People say Zazas are straightforward, cheerful and very reliable friends. If a Zaza gives you his word, you can relax.

🔢 The numerology number of Zaza

What number hides in this short name? 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 Zaza in Georgian (ზაზა) add up to 16, which reduces to 7. In numerology, 7 is the number of depth, intuition and the search for knowledge.

It is a playful tradition rather than science, but it is fun to see how well it fits you.