Etymology Explorer › GreekWhere does “ναζιάρα” come from? ναζιάρα (Greek) comes from Greek νάζι, from Ottoman Turkish ناز, from Persian ناز, from Parthian nʾz — pleasure, delight; to take pleasure, delight;...
ναζιάρα (Greek): mincing girl/woman, simpering girl/woman
Definitions mincing girl/woman, simpering girl/woman Ancestry of “ναζιάρα”, step by step ναζιάρα traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Greek νάζι Step Language Word Meaning 1 Greek νάζι mincing manner, affectation, airs and graces,... 2 Ottoman Turkish ناز affected or timid shyness, coiness; coquettish airs 3 Persian ناز delight; luxury, comfort; fondling 4 Parthian nʾz pleasure, delight; to take pleasure, delight;...
via Greek άρα Step Language Word Meaning 1 Greek άρα therefore, consequently, accordingly, so 2 Ancient Greek ἄρα so, then, therefore, consequently 3 Proto-Indo-European h₂er- to fit, to fix, to put together