‘’NAVASARD’’ AS A MONTH AND HOLİDAY

Authors

  • Sirarpi Davtyan Eurasia International University College

Keywords:

Navasard, month, Ausgust, borrowing, holiday, New Year, Amanor.

Abstract

The article examines the word ‘’Navasard’’ discussing its origina and meaning. Some shcolars posit that it is an Iranian (Pershian) borrowing ( H. Adjzaryan, L. Hovhannisyan), othes mention that it is  Indian borrowing ( N. Alishan). According to some sources Navasard ( New Year) was celebrated in spring as it was the beginning of the year. As stated in  Agatangeghos  the holiday Navasard is dedicated to the joy of Navasard day. 

Author Biography

Sirarpi Davtyan , Eurasia International University College

Deputy head of Eurasia International University College, Ph.D. student of the Chair of Armenian Language  and its Teaching Methods, ASPU

sirarpi.davtyan@gmail.com

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Published

2017-12-27

How to Cite

Davtyan Ս. . (2017). ‘’NAVASARD’’ AS A MONTH AND HOLİDAY. Banber Eurasia International University, (2), 107–115. Retrieved from https://banber.eiu.am/index.php/banber/article/view/56

Issue

No. 2 (2017): Բանբեր-2017-02

Section

LINGUISTICS AND PHILOLOGY