The name Tariel: meaning and origin
- Tariel name meaning
- Tariel origin
- Georgian names
Tariel is the name of the main hero of The Knight in the Panther's Skin. The etymology of the name has not been firmly established.
Where does the name Tariel come from and what does it mean?
The name took root in Georgian culture through Rustaveli's poem, where Tariel is a commander of India and the beloved of Nestan-Darejan. Its exact etymology is debated. For Georgians Tariel is a symbol of valour, great love and friendship.
Famous people named Tariel
The best-known Tariel is the poem's hero, the knight in the panther's skin, whose friendship with Avtandil and Pridon is seen as the Georgian ideal of friendship.
Pet names for Tariel
The most common affectionate forms are:
- Taro
- Tariko
What character is linked to the name Tariel?
People say Tariels are passionate, brave and very deep in their feelings. When they love, they love with their whole heart.
The numerology number of Tariel
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 Tariel in Georgian (ტარიელ) add up to 446, 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.