The name Shota: meaning and origin
- Shota name meaning
- Shota origin
- Georgian names
Shota is above all the name of Shota Rustaveli, author of The Knight in the Panther's Skin. The etymology of the name has not been firmly established.
Where does the name Shota come from and what does it mean?
There are several versions of where the name comes from, and none has been finally confirmed. For Georgians Shota is above all a name of poetry, wisdom and love, thanks to Rustaveli. That is why children are often named Shota in honour of the great poet.
Famous people named Shota
The best-known bearer is Shota Rustaveli, the 12th century poet and author of The Knight in the Panther's Skin.
Pet names for Shota
The most common affectionate forms are:
- Shotiko
- Shotuka
What character is linked to the name Shota?
People say Shotas are romantics, clever and masters of words. They understand the value of love and friendship.
The numerology number of Shota
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 Shota in Georgian (შოთა) add up to 980, which reduces to 8. In numerology, 8 is the number of ambition, power and material success. It is a playful tradition rather than science, but it is fun to see how well it fits.