[Surname] Re: Stepan Bandera
in reply to a message by Anya Mel’nik or Mel’nyk
Bandera means "flag" in Polish, and Western Ukraine was historically influenced by Polish culture and language.
masculine list: https://www.behindthename.com/pnl/191050/124079
feminine list: https://www.behindthename.com/pnl/191050/124080
masculine list: https://www.behindthename.com/pnl/191050/124079
feminine list: https://www.behindthename.com/pnl/191050/124080
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I also know that his mother was Polish so his father being Polish or part Polish would make sense
I speak Ukrainian and the word for flag is "прапор (prapor)" hence why I didn't make any connection
I speak Ukrainian and the word for flag is "прапор (prapor)" hence why I didn't make any connection