Origin: Greek prefix geo-
Georgia has 6 different meanings across 2 categories:
a state in southeastern United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
"The flag displayed at the museum belonged to Georgia, which was one of the original Confederate states during the American Civil War."
one of the British colonies that formed the United States
"During the American Revolution, Georgia was a British colony before becoming part of the new nation."
a republic in Asia Minor on the Black Sea separated from Russia by the Caucasus mountains; formerly an Asian soviet but became independent in 1991
"After decades as part of the Soviet Union, Georgia declared its independence following the collapse of the USSR."
A country, in the South Caucasus region of Europe and Asia, on the coast of the Black Sea.
"Georgia is a popular female given name derived from Ancient Greek, honoring her grandmother's heritage."
A state in the Southern United States, named for George II of Great Britain (1683–1760). Capital: Atlanta.
A female given name from Ancient Greek.
The name Georgia comes from Medieval Latin, which borrowed it from Classical Persian. The original Persian term referred to the Iberians or Georgians and was influenced by the popularity of Saint George in the region.