The name Shota: meaning and origin
- Shota name meaning
- Shota origin
- Georgian names
Is your name Shota? It is above all the name of Shota Rustaveli, author of The Knight in the Panther's Skin. Its etymology is not firmly established, but for Georgians it is the name of poetry.
📜 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. That sets the bar pretty high, doesn't it?
🖋️ 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. There is hardly a Georgian who cannot quote at least one of his lines.
💬 Pet names for Shota
Shotas are most often called:
- 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.
When a Shota makes a toast, the whole table goes quiet.
🔢 The numerology number of Shota
The poet's name has a number too. 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.