Georgian male names originate in the Georgian (Kartvelian) language, with strong input from the Georgian Orthodox tradition and long-standing contact with Greek and Persian sources. Many are Georgian forms of Christian saints’ names or reflect historical figures.

Structurally, male names often appear in short forms ending in -o and in diminutives with -iko or -uka that function as independent given names. In contemporary use, these short forms are common in civil records alongside traditional forms. Representative examples include Levan, Lasha, Nodar, Revaz, Shota, Otar, Temuri, Besarion, Ivane, and Ilia.