Zviadi is a Georgian masculine name, a form of Zviad with the nominative suffix. The root name Zviad derives from the Georgian word zviadi (ზვიადი), meaning "proud" or "arrogant."
In Georgian culture, names derived from positive qualities are common, and Zviadi exemplifies this tradition. The name carries connotations of dignity and self-confidence, though the literal meaning of "arrogant" may also imply strength and assertiveness in historical contexts.
The name gained prominence through notable bearers, such as the first President of Georgia, Zviad Gamsakhurdia, further embedding it in modern Georgian identity. While less common after the Soviet era, Zviadi remains a distinctly Georgian name, often bestowed to honor regional or familial ties.
- Meaning: Proud, arrogant (from Georgian zviadi)
- Origin: Georgian
- Type: First name (masculine)
- Usage: Georgia