Amza
Definition
A masculine proper name of Arabic or Turkish origin (Hamza, meaning 'lion' or 'strong'), deeply integrated into Romanian onomastics through historical Balkan contacts. The name became extremely famous and beloved in national culture due to the great actor Amza Pellea (1933–1983), creator of the legendary folk character Nea Mărin, and the masterful performer of the ruler Michael the Brave.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Amza
- Amza name
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Masculine proper noun, singular only. Genitive and dative cases built using the proclitic particle 'lui'. |
| Formation | Romanian phonetic development of the Ottoman/Arabic name 'Hamza', showcasing the loss of the initial aspirate. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ˈam.za] |
| Source | Dictionary of Romanian Surnames and Historical Biography Records |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Rolul interpretat de Amza Pellea în filmul ' Mihai Viteazul ' a rămas un punct de referință în cinematografia națională.
EN: The role played by Amza Pellea in the movie 'Michael the Brave' remained a reference point in national cinematography.
RO: În satele din Oltenia, numele Amza era întâlnit destul de des în trecut, purtat de bărbați puternici și gospodari.
EN: In the villages of Oltenia, the name Amza was encountered quite often in the past, borne by strong and hardworking men.
RO: Amza a fost ales ca nume de botez pentru băiețel, în amintirea bunicului din partea mamei.
EN: Amza was chosen as a baptismal name for the baby boy, in memory of the maternal grandfather.
Idioms & Phrases
Amza Pellea / Amza Pellea
RO: Numele complet al unuia dintre cei mai mari actori români de teatru și film, simbol al geniului comic și dramatic.
EN: The full name of one of the greatest Romanian theater and film actors, a symbol of comic and dramatic genius.
Monologul lui Amza / Amza's monologue
RO: Skech-urile și înregistrările celebre de comedie la radio sau televiziune care au adus zâmbetul pe buzele generații de români.
EN: The famous comedy sketches and recordings on radio or television that brought a smile to the lips of generations of Romanians.
Numele de familie Amza / Amza surname
RO: Identificator familial stabil care arată descendența dintr-un strămoș ce a purtat acest nume ca prenume sau poreclă.
EN: A stable family identifier showing descent from an ancestor who bore this name as a given name or nickname.
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