Machavariani (Georgian: მაჭავარიანი) is a Georgian surname, formerly a noble family from western part of Georgia, Kingdom of Imereti. Originally coming from Svaneti, mountainous region of Georgia, they established themselves in Upper Imereti as a noble family in the regions of Kharagauli, Zestafoni, Chiatura since 1452. Later they spread across Kingdom of Kartli - Shida Kartli and Kvemo Kartli regions. In ancient Georgian feudal hierarchy the Machavariani are mentioned as aznauri or takhtis aznauri of the Georgia royal (tavadi) families - House of Orbeliani, Amirejibi and few others. After Georgia was annexed by the Russian Empire, the Machavariani were confirmed in their nobility title (dvoryanstvo) in 1850.[1]
The following are notable people with this surname:
Mikhail Sergeevich Machavariani (1888-1969) Russian pilot, Colonel, Commander of a Caucasian Airforce unit during World War I, in 1916 awarded The Order of St. George, highest military decoration in Russian Imperial Army
David Mikhailovich Machavariani (1886), Colonel, The Commander of the 490th Infantry Rzhevsky Regiment in Russian Imperial Army. Awarded the Order of St. George 4th Class.
Aleksandr Machavariani (1913–1995), Soviet and Georgian composer and conductor
Mukhran Machavariani (1929–2010), Soviet and Georgian poet, member of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Georgia in 1990–1992
Vakhtang Machavariani Georgian, Russian and Soviet conductor and composer
Mikheil Machavariani (born 1968), Georgian politician, First Deputy Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia 2004-2008, one of the leaders of 'UNM' political party in Georgia
Vano Machavariani Deputy Secretary General of the Security Council of Georgia, former Georgian President’s Adviser, first Rep. of Georgia Ambassador to Japan
Gia Machavariani (born 1985) is a Georgian Olympic team weightlifter, Europe and World Championships medalist in the 105 kg events
Mariam "Marie" Kevkhishvili Machavariani (born 1985), Georgian shot putter
Mamuka Machavariani (born 1970), Soviet and Georgian football player
Tsotne Machavariani (born 1997), is a pistol shooter from Georgia, competed in 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio
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Machavariani (Georgian: მაჭავარიანი) is a Georgian surname, formerly a noble family from western part of Georgia, Kingdom of Imereti. Originally coming...
Aleksandre "Aleksi" Machavariani (Georgian: ალექსი მაჭავარიანი; 23 September 1913 – 31 December 1995) was a Soviet and Georgian composer, conductor and...
Mukhran Machavariani (Georgian: მუხრან მაჭავარიანი; April 12, 1929 – May 17, 2010) was a Georgian poet, a member of the Supreme Council of the Republic...
Vakhtang Machavariani (Matchavariani) (Georgian: ვახტანგ მაჭავარიანი) is a Georgian, Russian and Soviet composer and conductor. He is the son of composer...
Gia Machavariani (Georgian: გია მაჭავარიანი, born 26 February 1985 in Kharagauli) is a Georgian weightlifter. He competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in...
Tsotne Machavariani (Georgian: ცოტნე მაჭავარიანი, born 26 September 1997) is a pistol shooter from Georgia. In 2016 he placed sixth in the 10 m air pistol...
Machavariani David Mikhailovich, (Russian: Мачавариани Давид Михайлович) (born 08.30.1886) Colonel, The Commander of the 490th Infantry Rzhevsky Regiment...
Uslar 1862. Abkhaz alphabet of Gulia and Machavariani 1892. Cursive Abkhaz alphabet of Gulia and Machavariani 1892. Abkhaz alphabet of Tchotchoua 1909...
Mamuka Machavariani (Georgian: მამუკა მაჭავარიანი, born 27 November 1970) is a retired Georgian professional football player. Mamuka Machavariani at...
Mikheil Machavariani (born January 9, 1968) is a Georgian politician, former First Deputy Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia, and one of the leaders...
Ivane Matchavariani (born February 11, 1974) Georgian businessman, economist, former Vice Prime Minister and Finance Minister of Georgia. Prior to becoming...
დამწერლობათა-მცოდნეობა ანუ პალეოგრაფია, თბილისი, 1949, 124–126 Machavariani 2011, p. 120. Machavariani 2011, p. 129. ივ. ჯავახიშვილი, ქართული დამწერლობათა-მცოდნეობა...
tonetics: Articulatory, auditory, & functional, München: Lincom Europa Elene Machavariani. The graphical basis of the Georgian Alphabet, Tbilisi, 1982, 107 pp...
Machavariani Mikhail Sergeevich, (Russian: Мачавариани Михаил Сергеевич) Russian Imperial Army Airforce pilot, colonel He was born on March 20, 1888, Kutaisi...
pronunciation of ⟨ts⟩ in "tsunami". asomtavruli nuskhuri mkhedruli Ts (digraph) Machavariani, p. 136 Mchedlidze, (2) p. 108 Mchedlidze, I, p. 105 Mchedlidze, I, p...
they are only slightly pattée. Grapevine cross Christian cross variants Helen Machavariani: Bolnisi sionis samsheneblo carcera. Mecniereba, Tbilisi 1985...
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