[Surname] Re: Kanakis: etymology
in reply to a message by Anon.
Kanakis is obviously related to Akinakis (pl. Akinakes), 'sword' and Turkish Kana, 'dagger'. The use of this weapon in battle is thought to be a Scythian or Persian innovation, so perhaps the name derives from a Scythian or Persian word.
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MAVROS & KANAKIS  ·  Anonyme  ·  5/21/2004, 5:51 AM
On Kanakis  ·  Pavlos  ·  5/22/2004, 1:21 AM
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