the origins of the word for xxx in Armenian

[jgk3]

hria? It doesn't seem to be related to "je w", is it possible that it's a reference to the same people that "Hurrian/Hurri" denotes?

[Zariadris]

Re: the origins of the word for xxx in Armenian

No. It is Armenian for 'Hebrew'.

[Armenian]

Re: the origins of the word for xxx in Armenian

Zariadris is correct, Hria is directly translated as Hebrew and the word (along with the tribe in question) does most probably have its origins in ancient Anatolian peoples such as Hurrians, Habirus, Hyksos and the Hittites... Modern Jews are 'not' the same as the ancient Hebrews. Modern Jews are essentially the surviving remnants of Judea from the Roman period. It's unfortunate that we Armenians still refer to modern Jews as Hebrews. It's incorrect and misleading. In my opinion, Jews should be called Hudayakanner in Armenian.

[Lucin]

Re: the origins of the word for xxx in Armenian

In my opinion, Jews should be called Hudayakanner in Armenian.

How about Jhud???

It's interesting in Persian, they are also referred to 'J'huds', but it's got a bit negative connotation.

[jgk3]

Re: the origins of the word for xxx in Armenian

thanks for the replies. Anyway, we Armenians always make a linguistic reference to Ionians whenever we use the word Huyn to refer to Greeks, are there any other examples of names we use for foreign people that aren't exactly the most accurate for describing their geographic, or even ethnic origins?

[Siamanto]

Re: the origins of the word for xxx in Armenian

[Hria is directly translated as Hebrew and the word (along with the tribe in question) does most probably have its origins in ancient Anatolian peoples such as Hurrians, Habirus,

I wonder how long it will take before our "genius" will realize the obvious similarity between
1- "Hebrew" and "Habirus"
2- "H(u)ria" and "H(u)r(r)ian"

Modern Jews are 'not' the same as the ancient Hebrews. Modern Jews are essentially the surviving remnants of Judea from the Roman period. It's unfortunate that we Armenians still refer to modern Jews as Hebrews. It's incorrect and misleading.

Continuing to spill your worthless "two cents???"

[Siamanto]

Re: the origins of the word for xxx in Armenian

Anyway, we Armenians always make a linguistic reference to Ionians whenever we use the word Huyn to refer to Greeks, are there any other examples of names we use for foreign people that aren't exactly the most accurate for describing their geographic, or even ethnic origins?

Also, at least some of us, we still call the Iranians, barsig...A reminiscence of the past??? Certain linguistic habits stubbornly "perdure???"

[HayotzAmrotz]

Re: the origins of the word for xxx in Armenian

Hebrew in Armenian is Hrya while Joo is Jhud.
Hebrews, just like the Parthians, are literally history. They simply don't exist anymore so, calling Joos "Hrya" is simply incorrect. Jhud is their right and proper name.