The name Irakli: meaning and origin
- Irakli name meaning
- Irakli origin
- Georgian names
Irakli is the Georgian form of the Greek Herakles and means glory of Hera. It is a name of strength and heroism.
Where does the name Irakli come from and what does it mean?
The name comes from the Greek Herakles: Hera is the goddess, wife of Zeus, and kleos means glory. The name Erekle comes from the same root. In Greek myth Herakles is the most famous hero, known for his twelve labours.
Famous people named Irakli
Well-known bearers include the Byzantine emperor Heraclius and Georgian poet Irakli Abashidze.
Pet names for Irakli
The most common affectionate forms are:
- Ako
- Ira
What character is linked to the name Irakli?
People say Iraklis are strong, energetic and very sincere. Hardship only makes them stronger.
The numerology number of Irakli
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 Irakli in Georgian (ირაკლი) add up to 171, which reduces to 9. In numerology, 9 is the number of compassion, wisdom and care for others. It is a playful tradition rather than science, but it is fun to see how well it fits.