This is a reply within a larger thread: view the whole thread

Re: Any info on Mashka?
Next time you’re at the New York Public Library, take a look at this book:United States. Immigration and Naturalization Service.
Uniform title: Foreign versions, variations, and diminutives of English names.
Title: Foreign versions of English names and foreign equivalents of United States military and civilian titles.
Detroit, Mich.: Grand River Books, [197-?]
Call number: APD 83-830Page 33 shows Mashka as the Russian equivalent of Mary.R. Niles
vote up1vote down

No replies