Besiana

== Albanian == === Alternative forms === Besianë Besjana === Etymology === A feminized personal name based on the besë. It is considered an ancient Albanian name as it is documented in Procopius' list of restored cities that were rebuilt in Dardania, close to Petrizen, in his 560 A. D. work of the buildings of Justinian. === Proper noun === Besiana f a female given name (Can we verify(+) this sense?) A woman of honour ==== Related terms ==== besë Besa Besart Besarta ==== References ==== == Latin == === Etymology === Placename near Dardapara, documented by Procopius in 560 A. D. Borrowed from archaic Besiana, ultimately a formation of Proto-Albanian *baitši. === Proper noun === Besiana n pl (genitive Besianōrum); second declension A city close to Petrizen and Dardapara, current Besiana or Podujeva. ==== Declension ==== Second-declension noun (neuter), with locative, plural only. === References ===