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6/10/2020, 4:03 PM Lucille
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10/29/2016, 7:56 PM HL

Name Besik
Gender Masculine
Usage Georgian
Scripts ბესიკ(Georgian)
Pronounced Pron. /bɛ.sikʼ/
Other Forms Formsბესიკი (Besiki), ბესო (Beso). Variant transcription: Bessik
Edit Status Status3. usages AND description are verified

Meaning & History

Short form of BESARION. It began to be used as an independent name in the 18th century, thanks to the Georgian poet Besarion Gabashvili (1750-1791), who was known as Besik or Besiki. Another notable bearer of this name is the Georgian writer and poet Besik Kharanauli (b. 1939).
Added 10/29/2016 by HL