Giarratana.
a town in the province of Ragusa, Sicily, Italy
Meaning & usage
a town in the province of Ragusa, Sicily, Italy
Where this word comes from
The name Giarratana is derived from Cerretanum, as noted by 18th century Sicilian etymologist Michele Pasqualino. Giarratana or Cerretanum is from Italian cerro (“Turkey oak”), from Latin cerrus (“Turkey oak”), due to the many oak trees in the area. Over time, Cerretanum changed to Giarratana due to phonetic assonance. Compare the place name Cerano.
a surname transferred from the place name
Where this word comes from
The name Giarratana is derived from Cerretanum, as noted by 18th century Sicilian etymologist Michele Pasqualino. Giarratana or Cerretanum is from Italian cerro (“Turkey oak”), from Latin cerrus (“Turkey oak”), due to the many oak trees in the area. Over time, Cerretanum changed to Giarratana due to phonetic assonance. Compare the place name Cerano.
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