Behind the Name
the etymology and history of first names
Login   Register
Search

View Message

 Post a Message      Search      Help/Rules/FAQ      Archives      Board Home      Other Boards

<  >
Subject: Re: Meaning of the name Ketevan?
Author: Lumia   (Authenticated as Lumia)
Date: February 27, 2006 at 12:49:14 PM
Reply to: Meaning of the name Ketevan? by Ylva
I found a hint:

"A large number of Persian names came into Georgian from the versions of the Šâh-nâma: Givi (< Gêv); Goderdz-i (< Gôdarz); Zurab-i (< Sohrâb); Ketevan (< Katâyûn); Zaal (< Zâl; cf. the family name Zaldastanishvili), etc."

http://www.cais-soas.com/CAIS/Culture/iranian_elements_georgian.htm


Lumia
http://onomastica.mailcatala.com

Because this message is archived you cannot respond to it.

Messages in this thread:

Home : Boards : Name Facts Message Board : Archives : February 2006 About | Copyright © | Terms | Contact
Advertising served by SheKnows Family