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CHLANGISHVILI Origin of surname

CHLANGISHVILI

Surnames derive from one of many different origins. Sometimes there may be more than one explanation for the same name. This family name is probably derived from a personal characteristic or nickname, in this case the nickname was possibly “Chlung” which means in the Georgian language “blunt”or “dull" or “stupid” The Georgian suffix “-shvili” means “child of”.

At a later stage this nickname appears to have been changed to Chlangi. The Georgian suffix “-shvili” means “child of”.
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CHLANGISHVILI Origin of surname
CHLANGISHVILI

Surnames derive from one of many different origins. Sometimes there may be more than one explanation for the same name. This family name is probably derived from a personal characteristic or nickname, in this case the nickname was possibly “Chlung” which means in the Georgian language “blunt”or “dull" or “stupid” The Georgian suffix “-shvili” means “child of”.

At a later stage this nickname appears to have been changed to Chlangi. The Georgian suffix “-shvili” means “child of”.
Written by researchers of ANU Museum of the Jewish People