The name Tariel: meaning and origin
- Tariel name meaning
- Tariel origin
- Georgian names
Is your name Tariel? It belongs to the main hero of The Knight in the Panther's Skin. Its etymology has not been firmly established, but for Georgians it is a name of valour.
📖 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. The dictionaries may be silent, but the poem says it all.
🐯 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. Three friends, one loyalty.
💬 Pet names for Tariel
Tariels are most often called:
- 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.
Half-feelings simply do not exist for them.
🔢 The numerology number of Tariel
The hero'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 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 you.