Lomidze

Lomidze is a Georgian surname meaning "son of the lion", derived from the Georgian word lomi (lion). It follows the Georgian patronymic suffix -dze, cognate with Armenian -ian or Russian -ovich, which indicates descent.

Notable Bearers

The surname is borne by several notable Georgian figures:

• Lasha Lomidze (born 1992), Georgian rugby union player, known for competing internationally.
• Mamuka Lomidze (born 1984), Georgian footballer who played as a defender.
• Shota Lomidze (1936–1993), Georgian sport wrestler who won medals at the European and World Championships.
• Viktor Lomidze, Georgian-Polish military officer, eventually settling in Poland and serving in the Polish Armed Forces.

Distribution and Related Names

Lomidze is predominantly found in Georgia, particularly in regions with historic lion symbolism, such as Svaneti. Related Georgian surnames following the same pattern include Kurdgelashvili and Beridze. The root lomi appears in toponyms like Lomisi mountain.

• Meaning: "son of the lion"
• Origin: Georgian
• Type: Surname
• Usage regions: Georgia