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Help[Facts] Re: Varinka (Russian female name)
in reply to a message by LH
This is a Russian diminutive of Varvara, the Russian form of Barbara.
There is no reason why a "pet name suffix" can't itself become an everyday short form. Etta is derived from names like Henrietta, after all.
There is no reason why a "pet name suffix" can't itself become an everyday short form. Etta is derived from names like Henrietta, after all.
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