The Georgian language, part of the Kartvelian language family, has a long and rich history dating back over two millennia. It developed in the South Caucasus region, primarily in the area corresponding to modern-day Georgia. The earliest written records of Georgian appear in the 5th century AD, with the introduction of the Georgian alphabet, traditionally attributed to St. Mesrop Mashtots. This alphabet helped preserve the language as a distinct entity and facilitated the spread of Christianity in the region. Over time, Georgian underwent significant evolution, incorporating influences from neighboring languages such as Greek, Arabic, and Turkish, though it largely retained its unique structure and vocabulary.

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During the Middle Ages, Georgian flourished as the language of a unified kingdom and a vibrant cultural and literary tradition. Despite invasions by the Mongols, Persians, and Russians, Georgian remained resilient, preserving its core characteristics. The language experienced a revival in the 19th and 20th centuries, especially following Georgia's brief independence in the early 20th century and its later status as a Soviet republic. Today, Georgian is the official language of the Republic of Georgia, spoken by over four million people, and is celebrated for its unique alphabet, rich literary heritage, and significant role in the cultural identity of the Georgian people.

While we don't really know where the Georgian script originated from, we do know that the Georgian language has an unbroken literary tradition that is around 1500 years old, with the earliest known writings dating from around the 5th Century A.D. ​

Today, there are about 4 million native speakers.​