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The name Lasha: meaning and origin

  • Lasha name meaning
  • Lasha origin
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Lasha is the name of King Lasha-Giorgi, son of Queen Tamar. According to a Georgian chronicler it means light, enlightener of the world, in the Abkhaz language.

Where does the name Lasha come from and what does it mean?

The meaning of the name is explained in a Georgian historical source: the chronicler writes that Lasha means enlightener of the world in the Abkhaz language. King Tamar gave this name to her son, Giorgi IV, as his second name. Today Lasha is one of the best-loved Georgian names.

Famous people named Lasha

The best-known bearer is King Giorgi IV Lasha, son and heir of King Tamar.

Pet names for Lasha

The most common affectionate forms are:

  • Lashiko
  • Lashuka

What character is linked to the name Lasha?

People say Lashas are energetic, cheerful and very charismatic. They bring light and life wherever they go.

The numerology number of Lasha

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 Lasha in Georgian (ლაშა) add up to 932, which reduces to 5. In numerology, 5 is the number of freedom, change and adventure. It is a playful tradition rather than science, but it is fun to see how well it fits.