Where does “Slaven” come from?
Slaven (Serbo-Croatian) comes from Proto-Slavic *slavьnъ — famous.
Slaven (Serbo-Croatian): Slav
Definitions
- Slav
Ancestry of “Slaven”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Slavic | *slavьnъ | famous |
Slaven (Serbo-Croatian) comes from Proto-Slavic *slavьnъ — famous.
Slaven (Serbo-Croatian): Slav
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Slavic | *slavьnъ | famous |