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Zaza

The meaning, background and naming story of Zaza.

Letters
4
Starts with
Z

Meaning and background

The story behind Zaza

Zaza is directly attested in Tbilisi State Medical University's account of Zaza Pachulia visiting a graduation ceremony. The university describes his speech to its US MD program's students and his participation in presenting their diplomas. This gives the name a specific public bearer in a Georgian institutional setting. The report documents an association with Pachulia, while supplying no etymology or translation of Zaza itself.

Association
Tbilisi State Medical University documents Zaza Pachulia's participation and speech at its US MD program graduation. Source

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Zaza appears in 8 dog licence records in the 2026 New York City dataset.

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