Zangi
English
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editQuoting Clifford Edmund Bosworth, "the origin of the name Zangī is unclear; an obvious meaning would be 'black African' [from Persian زنگی (zangi)], possibly relating to a swarthy complexion, but this would be unusual for a Turk".[1] Another theory considers the meaning "protector of cattle", compare 19th century Kirg. Zeñ-baba "protector spirit of cows".[2]
Pronunciation
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editZangi
- ʿImād ad-Dīn Zangī (d. 541/1146), Turkmen founder of the Zangid dynasty which ruled northern Iraq and Syria between the 12th and 13th centuries.
Derived terms
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editfounder of the Zangid dynasty
Adjective
editZangi (comparative more Zangi, superlative most Zangi)
- Synonym of Zangid
Noun
editZangi (plural Zangis)
- Synonym of Zangid
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