Giorgadze (Georgian: გიორგაძე) is a Georgian surname meaning "son of Giorgi". It is formed with the suffix -ძე (-dze), a common patronymic element in Georgian surnames that denotes descent. Etymology The surname derives from the given name Giorgi, which itself is the Georgian form of George. George ultimately comes from the Greek name Γεώργιος (Georgios), meaning "farmer, earthworker" (from Greek gē "earth" and ergon "work"). Like many Georgian surnames ending in -dze, Giorgadze indicates that the original bearer was the son of a man named Giorgi. Historical and Cultural Context As a frequent given name and by extension surname, Giorgi has held significant importance in Georgian history due to Saint George, the patron saint of Georgia, and numerous kings of Georgia bearing that name. Thus Giorgadze reflects both religious veneration and noble lineage. Patronymic surnames in -dze are typical in western Georgian regions and are one of several suffix types in the broader Caucasus onomastic tradition. Notable Bearers Igor Giorgadze (born 1950) — Georgian politician who served as Minister of State Security was charged with involvement in an attempted assassination of President Eduard Shevardnadze. Grigol Giorgadze (1879–1937) — historian, jurist and politician. Giorgi Giorgadze (born 1964) — chess player. Mirian Giorgadze (born 1976) — Greco-Roman wrestler. Akvsenti Giorgadze (born 1976) — rugby union player. Ilia Giorgadze (born 1978) — artistic gymnast. Andro Giorgadze (born 1996) — football player. Distribution and Variants Giorgadze is most common in Georgia and within the Georgian diaspora. Related patronymic surnames with the same root appear in other cultures: Armenian Gevorgian or Gevorgyan as well as Kevorkian, Bulgarian Georgiev/Georgieva, and Serbian Đurić. While all share the meaning "son of George/Giorgi," the forming suffixes differ according to linguistic traditions. Meaning: “Son of Giorgi” Origin: Georgian Type: Patronymic surname Usage: Georgia, Georgian diaspora