Shorena

The name Shorena (შორენა) is a relatively new female first name that emerged in the 20th century. It was coined by the prominent Georgian writer Kostantine Gamsaxurdia.

What does the name Shorena mean?

Shorena (შორენა) is a name that originated in the 20th century and was introduced by Kostantine Gamsaxurdia, a prominent Georgian writer. In his historical novel 'Borena', which deals with the queen of Ossetia from the 11th century, he merely exchanged a few letters. The name may have its origins in the Eastern Iranian language, derived from the term 'borena', meaning 'chestnut brown' or 'chestnut red'. Therefore, the meaning of the name could be 'the chestnut brown'. In Georgia, it is often said that this writer is the godfather of every Shorena.

Where does the name Shorena come from?

The name Shorena has Iranian roots and means 'the chestnut brown'. It is composed of the Iranian word 'borena', which means 'chestnut brown' or 'chestnut red'. The name is commonly used in the Georgian language.

How do you pronounce Shorena?

Sho-re-na

Popularity

In Switzerland, the girl's name Shorena ranks 14,654th in the official list of most common first names, with a total of 9 people bearing this name. The data source is the Federal Statistical Office from 2024. Currently, there are no statistical data available in Germany and Austria. In Switzerland, the name Shorena is particularly common in the cantons of Schwyz (20%), St. Gallen (40%), Zug (20%), and Zurich (20%).

Nicknames & pet names

Shoko / Shori

Famous people

• Shorena Begashvili (American actress)