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.