Rafina

A village in Iraqi Kurdistan that was destroyed by the Baathists.

Nozhin

A new life, revival

Hame

The shortened form of Hamid.

Lezma

Heavy rain.

Zhala/ Jala

A bitter evergreen tree with leaves like willow leaves but slightly wider and bearing red and white flowers; Zhala is the name of two villages in Sangaw and Tanjaro regions; South Kurdistan, especially Badinan, has wildling willow trees.

Zriwa

The twinkle of a star.

Nawshirwan

The name of one of the kings of Iran, known as Nawshirwan the Just.

Dayakh

1. Value, talent, benefit, advantage; 2. Patience and perseverance; 3. Rest.

Narme

Gentle, referring to kind heart, soft. Opposite of roughness.

Chalang

1. Beautiful; 2. Brave and smart; 3. Large container.

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