Meaning & History
Derived from the Georgian adjective პატარა (patara) meaning "little, small" as well as "young" (sometimes in reference to a child). Also compare the Georgian adjective პაწაწინა (patsatsina) meaning "wee, tiny".Notable Georgian bearers of this name include prince Paata of Kartli (1720-1765), the poet Paata Shamugia (b. 1983) and the opera singer Paata Burchuladze (b. 1955).