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Re: Syakhlya (ru: Сяхля)
by Ambiversion
3/20/2025, 11:28 AM
in reply to a message by Anya Mel’nik or Mel’nyk
Yes, Сяхля appears to be another (Russified) transcription of the Kalmyk name Сәәхлә (Söökhlö), which means "beautiful woman".Source for variants of the name: https://statusname.ru/names/ru/female/saykhlya/Source for meaning of the name: http://biliq.ru/dictionary/node/60324

This message was edited 3/20/2025, 11:29 AM

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- Anya Mel’nik or Mel’nyk (Tovaryshka_Anya)
3/20/2025, 11:49 AM
This makes sense, ә becomes я in Russification often. I will update it!
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