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Dambrava

DAMBRAVÀ

Etymology

Cf. lit. Dambrovà, Dombravà, Dumbravà, Dumbrovà, Dumbròvas (see), Latv. Dams (LAG 101). The origin is not entirely clear, but most likely a loan, cf. polish Dąbrowa ¹.

Feminine FORMS

Dambravienė / Dambravaitė

Pronunciation

/dɐmbrɐˈʋɐ/

SEE ALSO

SOURCES

1. SSNO I 463; S. Rospond, 1967, p. 184; J. Bystroń, 1936, p. 115.