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Derzhavin

Derzhavin proper noun: a surname.

Proper noun

Derzhavin

  1. A surname

Origin of Derzhavin

Borrowed from Russian Держа́вин (Deržávin), ultimately from Old East Slavic дьржати (dĭržati, “to hold”). Compare with Russian держа́ть (deržátʹ, “to hold”) and держа́ва (deržáva, “state, power”).

Questions about Derzhavin

What does Derzhavin mean?
Derzhavin means a surname.
What part of speech is Derzhavin?
Derzhavin is a proper noun.

Words near Derzhavin in the dictionary

  1. Deryke
  2. Derylak
  3. Derylaks
  4. Derylove
  5. Derys
  6. Derzhavin
  7. Derzhavinian
  8. des
  9. Des Arc
  10. Des Moines
  11. Des Moines County

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