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Other names are of purely Slavic origin.  Among these the most popular were compound names which consist of two Slavic roots joined together.  The following list gives the meanings of most of the various Slavic prefixes and suffixes.
Other names are of purely Slavic origin.  Among these the most popular were compound names which consist of two Slavic roots joined together.  The following list gives the meanings of most of the various Slavic prefixes and suffixes.
SUFFIX ROOTS
bor fight, warrior
chval praise
dan given
dar gift
mil love
mír peace
mysl think
pluk defense of people
rad joy
slav glory
tch haste
voj warrior
van individual
vit life


=== Prefix Roots ===
=== Prefix Roots ===
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