Virag
English translation: flower
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| Hungarian to English translations [Non-PRO] Art/Literary - Names (personal, company) | ||||
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flower Explanation: Virag is a Hungarian name meaning "flower". In Ulysses (Chapter 15) Virag introduces himself by saying: "My name is Virag Lapoti, of Szombathely", so he is certainly Hungarian. The only problem with this is that Virag is a woman's name. But maybe Joyce didn't know this. Reference: http://www.2000-names.com/female_hungarian_names.htm Reference: http://www.robotwisdom.com/jaj/ulysses/taste15.html |
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