The name Avtandil: meaning and origin
- Avtandil name meaning
- Avtandil origin
- Georgian names
Avtandil is the name of a hero of The Knight in the Panther's Skin: commander of Arabia, beloved of Tinatin and Tariel's sworn brother. The etymology of the name is debated.
Where does the name Avtandil come from and what does it mean?
The name took root in Georgian culture through Rustaveli's poem, and its exact etymology is debated among scholars. In the poem Avtandil embodies courage, intelligence and loyalty in friendship. Those are the qualities parents have in mind when they give the name.
Famous people named Avtandil
The best-known Avtandil is the poem's hero, who searched three years for his friend Tariel and then helped him free Nestan-Darejan.
Pet names for Avtandil
The most common affectionate forms are:
- Avto
- Avtandila
What character is linked to the name Avtandil?
People say Avtandils are clever, adaptable and devoted to friendship. They would go to the ends of the earth for a friend.
The numerology number of Avtandil
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 Avtandil in Georgian (ავთანდილ) add up to 111, which reduces to 3. In numerology, 3 is the number of creativity, communication and joy. It is a playful tradition rather than science, but it is fun to see how well it fits.