Gjin is an Albanian male given name, clan, surname and onomastic element. As a name, it is usually held by Albanian Christians, as it is derived from the name of a saint, although the identity of this saint is unclear, as both theologists and linguists disagree on the relation of Saint Gjin to Saint Gjon (the latter of which is considered to be Saint John).[1]
The origin of the name "Gjin" is unclear, except for the fact that he is considered a Christian saint by Albanians. The Catholic clergy consider Shën Gjin (Saint Gjin) to be the same saint as Shën Gjon (Saint John) but the Christians of the Central Albanian Shpati region (who are Orthodox)[2]) revere the two as separate saints[3] with two different saint days—21 May for Shën Gjon, but 24 June for Shën Gjin.[1] Linguists also are unsure etymologically about the derivation of Gjin, especially, once again, whether it has the same source as Gjon.[3] If Gjin does not have the same source as Gjon, it is difficult to find any Christian source of the name despite Gjin being considered a Christian saint among Albanians.[1] Krahe and Lambertz have theorized that Gjin is in fact a Christianization of a pre-Christian Albanian figure, arguing in particular that the original name of the figure in ancient times was Gentius before it was mutated over time.[3][4] If so, Gjin could be not the only Albanian Christian saint with a non-Christian origin, as another saint is also thought to be of pre-Christian origin: Shën Premti which shares the origin of Premte, the Albanian word for Friday, and is thought to share the origin of the ancient goddess Prende, the Albanian equivalent of Roman Venus, Norse Freyja and Greek Aphrodite[5][6] but was identified by the Catholic Church with the martyrSaint Anne.[6]
As toponymedit
Albanians have historically coined place names using the names of saints, and Gjin is no exception. The following toponyms, among others, include Gjin as an onomastic element[7] and is noted in the regions of Tirana, Elbasan and Mirdita.[8]
^ abcRiska, Albert (2013). "The Christian Saints in the (Micro)toponymy of Albania". Anglisticum Journal (IJLLIS) vol 2 issue 3. Pages 167-176. Page 174
^Pistrick, Eckehard and Dalipaj, Gerda. "Celebrating the Imagined Village: Ways of Organizing and Commenting Local Soundscapes and Social Patterns in South Albanian Feasts". Page 164
^ abcRiska, Albert (2013). "The Christian Saints in the (Micro)toponymy of Albania". Anglisticum Journal (IJLLIS) vol 2 issue 3. Pages 167-176.
^Lambertz, Maksimilian (1986). Kanuni i Lekë Dukagjinit dhe emri Lekë në gjuhën shqipe, Studime për nder të Aleksandër Xhuvanit, Tiranë, 429-431.
^Çabej, Eqrem (1976). Studime etimologjike në fushë të shqipes II, ASHRPSH, Tiranë.
^ abElsie, Robert. "The Christian Saints of Albania". Balkanistica. 13. American Association for South Slavic Studies: 43. The third saint to be mentioned in connection with the Albanians is rather special because, strictly speaking, she does not really exist. Saint Veneranda, Albanian Shënepremte or Prende, known in Geg dialect as Prenne or Petka -- Greek Paraskevi, Ag. Paraskeuhv, Romanian Sfânta Paraschiva, was originally a pre-Christian deity and came to be identified by the Catholic Church with Saint Anne, mother of the Virgin Mary. In Albania, she is known at any rate as Saint Veneranda.
^Riska, Albert (2013). "The Christian Saints in the (Micro)toponymy of Albania". Anglisticum Journal (IJLLIS) vol 2 issue 3. Pages 167-176. Pages 174-175
^Riska, Albert (2013). "The Christian Saints in the (Micro)toponymy of Albania". Anglisticum Journal (IJLLIS) vol 2 issue 3. Pages 167-176. Page 169.
^Riska, Albert (2013). "The Christian Saints in the (Micro)toponymy of Albania". Anglisticum Journal (IJLLIS) vol 2 issue 3. Pages 167-176. Page 167
January 01, 1970
gjin, albanian, male, given, name, clan, surname, onomastic, element, name, usually, held, albanian, christians, derived, from, name, saint, although, identity, this, saint, unclear, both, theologists, linguists, disagree, relation, saint, saint, gjon, latter,. Gjin is an Albanian male given name clan surname and onomastic element As a name it is usually held by Albanian Christians as it is derived from the name of a saint although the identity of this saint is unclear as both theologists and linguists disagree on the relation of Saint Gjin to Saint Gjon the latter of which is considered to be Saint John 1 Contents 1 Origin 2 As toponym 3 Persons with the name Gjin 4 See also 5 ReferencesOrigin editThe origin of the name Gjin is unclear except for the fact that he is considered a Christian saint by Albanians The Catholic clergy consider Shen Gjin Saint Gjin to be the same saint as Shen Gjon Saint John but the Christians of the Central Albanian Shpati region who are Orthodox 2 revere the two as separate saints 3 with two different saint days 21 May for Shen Gjon but 24 June for Shen Gjin 1 Linguists also are unsure etymologically about the derivation of Gjin especially once again whether it has the same source as Gjon 3 If Gjin does not have the same source as Gjon it is difficult to find any Christian source of the name despite Gjin being considered a Christian saint among Albanians 1 Krahe and Lambertz have theorized that Gjin is in fact a Christianization of a pre Christian Albanian figure arguing in particular that the original name of the figure in ancient times was Gentius before it was mutated over time 3 4 If so Gjin could be not the only Albanian Christian saint with a non Christian origin as another saint is also thought to be of pre Christian origin Shen Premti which shares the origin of Premte the Albanian word for Friday and is thought to share the origin of the ancient goddess Prende the Albanian equivalent of Roman Venus Norse Freyja and Greek Aphrodite 5 6 but was identified by the Catholic Church with the martyr Saint Anne 6 As toponym editAlbanians have historically coined place names using the names of saints and Gjin is no exception The following toponyms among others include Gjin as an onomastic element 7 and is noted in the regions of Tirana Elbasan and Mirdita 8 Shengjin with variants Shnjin and Shen Gjini 9 Gjinar Gjinovec The given name transferring into the toponym is also seen in the form of Gjin Aleksi s Mosque Persons with the name Gjin editThis section needs expansion You can help by adding to it July 2017 Gjin is typically held as a given name by Albanian Christians including these notable personalities Gjin Bua Shpata despot of Arta Gjin Progoni Albanian prince Gjin Zenebishi ruler of Epirus Gjini family Gjin Muzaka I Gjin Muzaka IISee also editGjon GjonajReferences edit a b c Riska Albert 2013 The Christian Saints in the Micro toponymy of Albania Anglisticum Journal IJLLIS vol 2 issue 3 Pages 167 176 Page 174 Pistrick Eckehard and Dalipaj Gerda Celebrating the Imagined Village Ways of Organizing and Commenting Local Soundscapes and Social Patterns in South Albanian Feasts Page 164 a b c Riska Albert 2013 The Christian Saints in the Micro toponymy of Albania Anglisticum Journal IJLLIS vol 2 issue 3 Pages 167 176 Lambertz Maksimilian 1986 Kanuni i Leke Dukagjinit dhe emri Leke ne gjuhen shqipe Studime per nder te Aleksander Xhuvanit Tirane 429 431 Cabej Eqrem 1976 Studime etimologjike ne fushe te shqipes II ASHRPSH Tirane a b Elsie Robert The Christian Saints of Albania Balkanistica 13 American Association for South Slavic Studies 43 The third saint to be mentioned in connection with the Albanians is rather special because strictly speaking she does not really exist Saint Veneranda Albanian Shenepremte or Prende known in Geg dialect as Prenne or Petka Greek Paraskevi Ag Paraskeuhv Romanian Sfanta Paraschiva was originally a pre Christian deity and came to be identified by the Catholic Church with Saint Anne mother of the Virgin Mary In Albania she is known at any rate as Saint Veneranda Riska Albert 2013 The Christian Saints in the Micro toponymy of Albania Anglisticum Journal IJLLIS vol 2 issue 3 Pages 167 176 Pages 174 175 Riska Albert 2013 The Christian Saints in the Micro toponymy of Albania Anglisticum Journal IJLLIS vol 2 issue 3 Pages 167 176 Page 169 Riska Albert 2013 The Christian Saints in the Micro toponymy of Albania Anglisticum Journal IJLLIS vol 2 issue 3 Pages 167 176 Page 167 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Gjin amp oldid 1194049661, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
