[gothic-l] Re: Ostrogothic coins pictures

[brianbeck_au]

--- In gothic-l at yahoogroups.com, yafet_rasnal at y... wrote:
> ostrogoths/visigoths/gepids/vandals kings? And maybe explain me the
> meaning of their names? I just know that Amalaswintha means virgin 
of
> the Amals.
> Thanx
> 
> Lorenzo
Hi Lorenzo,
I believe Amalaswintha actually means "Strength of the Amals" < G. 
swinths, strong (cf. O.E. swíth, strong).
Cheers,
  Brian Beck





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