Pahlavi etymology

Etymology:

• Derived from the Middle Persian "Pahlaw", meaning "protector, guardian".

Meaning:

• Pahlavi refers to:
  • A language: A Middle Iranian language spoken by the Sassanid dynasty of Persia (224-651 CE).
  • A dynasty: The Pahlavi dynasty, which ruled Iran from 1925 to 1979.
  • A period of history: The Pahlavi period in Iranian history, corresponding to the rule of the Pahlavi dynasty.

Origin:

• The term "Pahlaw" in Middle Persian comes from the Proto-Iranian root *pāxraw-, meaning "protection, shelter".
• The word was used to refer to the military horsemen who protected the frontiers of the Persian Empire.
• Over time, the term became associated with protectorship in general, including the ruling dynasty and the language spoken by the Sassanid kings.

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