Georgian Baby Names: Ancient Script, Timeless Beauty

Georgia (the country, not the US state) has one of the world's oldest and most beautiful alphabets — and its baby names are equally distinctive. Nestled in the Caucasus mountains between Europe and Asia, Georgian naming traditions blend Eastern and Western influences into something entirely their own. The Unique Georgian Script Georgian is one of only 14 living languages with its own unique alphabet. The script's flowing, rounded characters give Georgian names a visual beauty even before you hear them spoken. Names for Girls Nino — Georgia's most important female name. Saint Nino converted Georgia to Christianity in the 4th century. Simple, strong, and deeply meaningful. Tamari — The Georgian form of Tamar. Queen Tamar (1184-1213) presided over Georgia's Golden Age. A name that carries royal weight. Maia — Means "mother" in Georgian mythology. Also connected to the Greek goddess of spring. Works beautifully across cultures. Salome — Popular in Georgia long before its biblical associati