Lirnyk

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Submitted Name

Type Surname (from occupation)

Usage Ukrainian

Scripts Лірник(Ukrainian)

Pronounced Pron. LYEER-nik

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Meaning & History

Derived from Ukrainian лірник (lirnyk) meaning "lirnyk". Lirnyky were itinerant Ukrainian musicians who performed religious, historical and epic songs to the accompaniment of a lira.