Zurab

Zurab is a masculine given name widely used in Georgia. It is associated with several prominent figures in Georgian public life and within the Georgian diaspora.

The etymology of Zurab is not definitively established. It is a Georgian name with possible Persian or broader Caucasian linguistic influences, and it has been in use for centuries in Georgian history and literature.

Notable bearers of the name include Zurab Zhvania, a Georgian politician who served as prime minister from 2004 to 2005; Zurab Tsereteli, a Georgian-born Russian painter and sculptor; and Zurab Pololikashvili, a Georgian diplomat who serves as Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).