Yes, it is a Cossack name, Taras Bulba I am guessing is the most famous. However, I don't have Slavic roots, my parents just liked strange names. It actually comes from a Persian root and means "ornament", though I don't have Persian background either :)
Weirdly, the only other Taraz/s I have met was a Finn - He had the "S" on the end.
if you come to Ukraine, you'll find much more Tarases in your life:)
Persian roots?? Never had an idea about it! Yes, Taras Bulba - a well-known guy;)
here parents also choose foreign names for their kids - exotic rules everywhere;) now in Russia real Russian names can be heard very seldom. Unfortunately, it's not only because of their wish to be unique (they are not, because all parents try to do the same;), but because they don't see anything nice in their own culture and traditions.
There is a proverb - it's always better somewhere far, not in your native place.
In Finland it is much the same where parents choose names that are "international but work in Finnish" and then there are heaps of kids with the same names, as there aren't many names as it is. I am Australian though, so there it can be a bit different considering there is a fair amount of diversity.
I have a couple Ukrainian friends but have never managed to make it there. If I do, we can do a meet up! :D
:) I'll be glad to see my Hive friends in real life
Though it's hard to catch me:)) living in the same city I lived in 3 countries already: USSR, Ukraine and now - Russia.
Unpredictable life;)
I have only made it as far as St Petersburg several years ago, which I loved. Even got to dance some salsa with the locals, which makes travel all the more fun.
Yes, it is a Cossack name, Taras Bulba I am guessing is the most famous. However, I don't have Slavic roots, my parents just liked strange names. It actually comes from a Persian root and means "ornament", though I don't have Persian background either :)
Weirdly, the only other Taraz/s I have met was a Finn - He had the "S" on the end.
if you come to Ukraine, you'll find much more Tarases in your life:)
Persian roots?? Never had an idea about it! Yes, Taras Bulba - a well-known guy;)
here parents also choose foreign names for their kids - exotic rules everywhere;) now in Russia real Russian names can be heard very seldom. Unfortunately, it's not only because of their wish to be unique (they are not, because all parents try to do the same;), but because they don't see anything nice in their own culture and traditions.
There is a proverb - it's always better somewhere far, not in your native place.
In Finland it is much the same where parents choose names that are "international but work in Finnish" and then there are heaps of kids with the same names, as there aren't many names as it is. I am Australian though, so there it can be a bit different considering there is a fair amount of diversity.
I have a couple Ukrainian friends but have never managed to make it there. If I do, we can do a meet up! :D
:) I'll be glad to see my Hive friends in real life
Though it's hard to catch me:)) living in the same city I lived in 3 countries already: USSR, Ukraine and now - Russia.
Unpredictable life;)
Sounds like a fun life.
I have only made it as far as St Petersburg several years ago, which I loved. Even got to dance some salsa with the locals, which makes travel all the more fun.