Joseph Stalin's birth name was Ioseb Besarionis dze Jughashvili. He adopted the name "Stalin," meaning "man of steel," later in his life.
This name change was a deliberate political move. Stalin sought to project an image of strength and determination, aligning with his ambitions for power. He saw his birth name as too closely tied to his humble origins and his Georgian heritage.
The name "Stalin" became synonymous with his brutal regime and the terror he unleashed on the Soviet Union.
