Kafkas

== German == === Pronunciation === === Proper noun === Kafkas genitive singular of Kafka == Turkish == === Etymology 1 === Inherited from Ottoman Turkish قافقاس (kafkas). === Noun === Kafkas Caucasian (native of the Caucasian region) Synonym: Kafkasyalı ==== Declension ==== ==== Derived terms ==== === Etymology 2 === From West Circassian Къэфкъас (Qɛfqas), from Ancient Greek Καύκασος (Kaúkasos). This is a modern neo-Circassian name adopted by the diaspora in Turkey to honor their homeland. Its specific usage as a personal given name is a modern phenomenon unique to the Caucasian diaspora, rather than a historical or traditional Circassian name. === Proper noun === Kafkas a male given name from West Circassian, popular among Circassians in Turkey. Circassian names are generally losing popularity due to assimilation and Turkification. === References ===