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I've encountered this feminine name a number of times. It seems to have been somewhat common among Phanariot Greek women during the late 1700s and early 1800s, as I've found quite a few women with the name from Phanariot families such as the Mavrocordatos, Rallis, and Rodocanachis families. Does anyone here know its etymology?
I've also noticed a number of other Greek feminine names ending in -ou (such as Rallou and Vierou) most of which seem to come from the same time period as Zambelou. I think they might be diminutives. If anyone here can speak Greek or knows about early modern Greek history, I'd really appreciate the help!
I've also noticed a number of other Greek feminine names ending in -ou (such as Rallou and Vierou) most of which seem to come from the same time period as Zambelou. I think they might be diminutives. If anyone here can speak Greek or knows about early modern Greek history, I'd really appreciate the help!
This message was edited 5/22/2016, 2:53 PM
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