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Can you tell me the meaning of the greek last name Palamas? It sounds like Pa-la-MAS, with the stress on the last -a-.
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Here is another interesting explanation : http://74.125.77.132/search?q=cache:As-Ae6clPHEJ:www.orthodoxinfo.com/phronema/sgpm_sermon.aspx+the+name+palamas&hl=el&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=gr
In modern greek ''palamakia'' means clapping. Palame is the palm of the hand.
In modern greek ''palamakia'' means clapping. Palame is the palm of the hand.
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The family name must come from the placename Palamás which you can situate at http://tinyurl.com/62w7v9
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