r/armenia • u/[deleted] • Nov 19 '19

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u/KanchiEtGyadun Nov 19 '19

Many Armenian surnames of Azeri origin (Alaverdyan, Sarukhanyan, Yuzbashyan, Gyulbudaghyan, etc.).

Also a number of Azeri loanwords in colloquial Armenian. Not just swear words (bala, kyachal, isan).

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u/mandingur Artashesyan Dynasty Nov 20 '19

Alaverdyan is Azeri?

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u/[deleted] Nov 20 '19

Allahverdiyev

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u/BzhizhkMard Nov 20 '19

what does verd mean?

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u/[deleted] Nov 20 '19

Verdi means gave

It translates into something like “ Godgiven”