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Meaning of Vlahos

Re: Meaning of Vlahos

Posted: 14 Oct 2009 1:46AM GMT
Classification: Query
Yes it means shepherd but it also used as a derogatory term describing one who is unkempt and uncultured ie. roaming the wild country side with only his flocks for company. I am a Vlahos by birth (and proud of it!). However, there are parents of friends of Greek background who often do a double take when I tell them my name. It is very common in the Peleponnese and also the island that my father is from, Lefkada ( also known as Leucada, Lefkas, Santa Maura).

Re: Meaning of Vlahos

Posted: 11 Apr 2014 2:46AM GMT
Classification: Query
Hi Soula, i hope i get through after all these years. I need to ask you about about this Vlachos story concerning Ppaflessas because i have 2 long distance relatives (Vlachos) who say the same thing. I met them through the DNA testing company 23 and Me.

sincerely

Stelios Hagias

Adelaide, South Australia
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