Teimurazi is a Georgian masculine given name, a form of Teimuraz with the Georgian nominative suffix -i. Its use fits into the broader Caucasian tradition of adapting Persian-derived names into local inflected forms.
Etymology
The base form Teimuraz derives from Tahmuras, the New Persian descendant of Avestan Taxma Urupi (meaning “strong fox”). Tahmuras is a legendary king mentioned in the Avesta and later in Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh, known as a demon-fighter and inventor of writing. The underlying roots are akin to Avestan taxma “strong” and urupi “fox.”
Notable Bearers
Though less common than the root Teimuraz, the form Teimurazi appears in historical records as the name of Georgian nobles and clergy, but its use remains sparse. It does not match notable figures directly known in English-language sources.
Cultural Significance
The prevalence of Teimuraz (and its variant Teimurazi) in Georgia reflects centuries of Persian cultural influence across the Caucasus. Many Georgian kings and princes bore the name, such as Teimuraz I and II of Kartli, and it remains a traditional choice among Georgian Orthodox Christians. The suffix -i marks it as distinctly Georgianized.
- Meaning: “strong fox” (via Avestan roots)
- Origin: Persian → Georgian
- Type: First name (masculine)
- Usage: Georgia