etymology of Belarus

[Hoyte & Elena King]

Ludomir Lozny wrote:

> >
> > I was wondering whether someone from the list could offer me a brief explanation on etymology of the name Belarus?
> >
> > best,
> > ludomir lozny
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Fasmer contends in his "Etymological Dictionary of the Russian Language" that the most likely origin of the word
"Belarus" comes from the inhabitants light hair color.  I have heard this explanation from other sources and would tend
to concur.

Respectfully,
Hoyte King

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