The name Nestan: meaning and origin
- Nestan name meaning
- Nestan origin
- Georgian names
Nestan-Darejan is a heroine of The Knight in the Panther's Skin and the beloved of Tariel. The name took root in Georgian culture thanks to Rustaveli; its etymology is debated.
Where does the name Nestan come from and what does it mean?
The name comes from Rustaveli's poem, where Nestan-Darejan is the daughter of the king of India. Its exact etymology is debated among scholars. For Georgians Nestan is above all a name of love, loyalty and courage.
Famous people named Nestan
The best-known bearer is the poem's heroine Nestan-Darejan, who stays loyal and unbroken even while imprisoned in the fortress of Kajeti.
Pet names for Nestan
The most common affectionate forms are:
- Nesto
- Nestiko
What character is linked to the name Nestan?
People say Nestans are romantics, loyal and very strong inside. They fight for their feelings to the very end.
The numerology number of Nestan
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 Nestan in Georgian (ნესტან) add up to 606, 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.