The name Vakhtang: meaning and origin
- Vakhtang name meaning
- Vakhtang origin
- Georgian names
Vakhtang is an old Georgian royal name believed to be of Persian origin, explained as wolf-bodied. It is tied to Vakhtang Gorgasali, founder of Tbilisi.
Where does the name Vakhtang come from and what does it mean?
Most scholars link the name to an old Persian form meaning wolf-bodied. It fits the epithet of King Vakhtang, Gorgasali, which means wolf-headed in Persian. For Georgians it is a name of courage, strength and love of the homeland.
Famous people named Vakhtang
The best-known bearer is King Vakhtang I Gorgasali, who according to legend founded Tbilisi. The name was also carried by King Vakhtang VI, a scholar who set up the first printing press in Georgia.
Pet names for Vakhtang
The most common affectionate forms are:
- Vakho
- Vato
- Vakhiko
What character is linked to the name Vakhtang?
People say Vakhtangs are bold, proud and very patriotic. They see things through to the end.
The numerology number of Vakhtang
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 Vakhtang in Georgian (ვახტანგ) add up to 6361, which reduces to 7. In numerology, 7 is the number of depth, intuition and the search for knowledge. It is a playful tradition rather than science, but it is fun to see how well it fits.