Ani
Անի
From Ani, the ruined medieval capital of Bagratid Armenia; the city's own name is of uncertain origin.
Meaning and origin
Ani takes its meaning from a city rather than from an older word: Ani served as capital of the Bagratid Kingdom of Armenia in the tenth and eleventh centuries, celebrated for the sheer number of its churches before…
How to pronounce Ani
| Armenian (Armenia) | ah-NEE /ɑˈni/ |
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