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greek surname Marantas

by Chris Colombo (guest)

4/9/2006, 8:33 AM

What could be the origin of this greek surname?

Thanks for your answer.

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- Pavlos (guest)

4/10/2006, 5:13 AM

I suspect that it is derived from the name of the amaranth flower, which is derived from Greek áìáñáíôïò (amarantos) meaning "unfading". Áìáñáíôïò (Amarantos) was also an Ancient Greek given name. (From BtN)

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