Tamarisi

Tamarisi is a Georgian surname. Surnames in Georgia often end in "-shvili" (meaning "child of"), "-dze" (meaning "son of"), "-ia," "-ua," "-ava," or "-eli" (indicating origin from a specific place or region). "Tamarisi" likely derives from a given name, possibly related to "Tamari," a common and historically significant female name in Georgia, associated with Queen Tamar, a 12th-century ruler considered one of the most successful monarchs in Georgian history. The name itself is often connected to the Hebrew word "tamar," meaning "date palm." As a surname, Tamarisi indicates a lineage or association with someone named Tamari or a place somehow related to that name. The surname is relatively uncommon but can be found within Georgia and among Georgian diaspora communities.