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Albanian
Etymology
Believed to be derived from Latin dominicus or Latin theodorus.
An alternative form of Dodë (cognate to Gheg Albanian Ded, Dod). Derived from Dedalij,[1] the name of a figure in Albanian mythology. Described as being very tall, mighty and a giant (similarities with Gigas, Gigantes and Titans in Greek mythology).
Probably related or a cognate to Albanian tëtanë (“all, people, total”); which derived from Proto-Indo-European *tewtéh₂ (“people, tribe”). Recorded earliest since the 13th century.[2]
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Dedë f (plural Dedë, definite Deda, definite plural Dedët)
- a male given name
- indefinite form of Deda
Declension
- Note that Dedë is a male given name but the ending forms of this declension are of feminine gender.
- The final -ë (Schwa) in the nominative/accusative singular/plural forms of Dedë can be dropped, resulting in Ded (common among Gheg dialects).
References
- ^ "Mitologjia Nder Shqiptare" (Engl.: 'Mythology among Albanians') • by Tirta Mark • Page(s): 89, 105, 129, 133, 371, 378, 387, 442, 447, 448 & 452
- ^ Gashi, Skender.(2014). kërkime onomastikë II. Emrat e shqiptarëve në shek. VIII-XV në dritën e burimeve kishtare serbe. 73. shtëpia botuese TENDA Prishtinë.