The name Giorgi: meaning and origin
- Giorgi name meaning
- Giorgi origin
- Georgian names
Giorgi comes from the Greek Georgios and means farmer, worker of the land. It is the most common men's name in Georgia, given in honour of Saint George, the country's patron.
Where does the name Giorgi come from and what does it mean?
The root of the name is two Greek words: ge, earth, and ergon, work. So Giorgi is a worker of the land, one who tills the earth. In Georgia Saint George is one of the most revered saints, which is why the name is so popular there.
Famous people named Giorgi
The best-known bearer is the Great Martyr Saint George, patron of Georgia. Many Georgian kings carried the name, among them Giorgi V the Brilliant.
When is the Giorgi name day?
Giorgoba is celebrated twice a year: on 23 November and on 6 May.
What character is linked to the name Giorgi?
People say Giorgis are brave, fair and devoted to their friends. Like their saint, they are always ready to protect the weak. Common pet names: Gio, Gogi, Giga, Gia.
The numerology number of Giorgi
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 Giorgi in Georgian (გიორგი) add up to 196, 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.