Etymology

Sophene

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Today it means: Province of ancient Armenia and of the Roman Empire, located to the south-west of Greater Armenia. Independent kingdom from 3rd century B.C. until 90's B.C. Lies in modern-day southeastern Turkey. Full definition →

Latin Sōphēnē ← Ancient Greek Σωφηνή
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromΣωφηνή
  2. Latin · derived fromSōphēnē
  3. English todaySophene

Via Latin Sōphēnē, from Ancient Greek Σωφηνή (Sōphēnḗ), probably of Urartian origin. Compare the Armenian name: Ծոփք (Copʻkʻ).

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