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Dear Cecil, Vaddo named after a surname[ Naikavaddo,Prabhuvaddo,Cruz vaddo] or caste [ Bamonvaddo,Marvaddo, Kumbarvaddo] or origin [ Gaokarvaddo,guansavaddo,bhailo vaddo] or occurance[ Pornovaddo, Auchit vaddo] or location [Khalcho vaddo,voilo vaddo,moddhlo vaddo] are common almost all over Goa. We have the unique classification based on the occurence of the Screw Pine [Pandanus spp] or "kegdi" or "antho" plant. Siquerim in Mayem-Vainguinim and Candoilim,Naquerim in Quepem, Conquerim in Sanguem, Kerim[ or Querim] in Ponda and Sattari are the example that come to my mind. [ Incidentally, the antho or 'bondd' of the Kegdi is said to be the origin of Mapusa's rakhondar Bondgueshwar or Bodgueshwar, whose zatra is on 6 january.] Maina in Curtorim, Betim, Siolim and Bicholim [near Kudne]are wet spots with plenty of natural springs and self-irrigated fields. There is a Navelim in Margao and in Bicholim[ near Kudne]. Do not know whether it is connected to a boat [Nau, nav] or to the Kannada version Nave halli[ new village]. Velim and Navelim may also be associated with a river beach[ Veler] Na velim. There is a Chicalim near Vasco and another near Camurlim in Bardez. There is a maddel near Karaswada and near Margao There is an Altinho in Panaji and in Mapusa [Feira Alta] while Margao has Aquem Alto. The word 'aquem' may also be associated with water. There is a Vaiguinim in Dona Paula[near Cidade de Goa] and at Mayem-Bicholim and a Baiguinim near Ribandar [ Rai bunder]and a Canaguinim in Quepem. What 'guinim' means, I do not know. The Santacruz vaddo of Bondir was originally a 'bunder' where the sail boats [pathmari] used to dock before the khazans were reclaimed from the Mandovi. There is enough scope to get a Ph.D. for research on this subject. Perhaps other netters can add names and the one who compiles them all applies to the Goa University for a Ph.D. provided s/he has passed M.A./ M.Sc. earlier. Warm regards, Miguel > Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 19:22:09 +0530 > From: Cecil Pinto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [Goanet]Common ward names in Goan villages And many villages have a Gaunsavaddo where most of the Gaunkars of the > village originate from. Same with Bammonvaddo. > > But what about Quitula, Bhatlem, Maddel and similar ward names that are > quite common? Would appreciate if anyone who knows a rare ward name, that > exists in at least TWO villages, would post the same. I can then compile a > list and approach some experts for the Origins and Meanings of these ward > names. > > This is part of a larger study Eng. Jose Lourenco (of Amazing Goa fame) and > myself are undertaking on the evolution, and stratification of wards, > within Goan villages through history. > > Cecil > ====== > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.543 / Virus Database: 337 - Release Date: 11/22/2003 ########################################################################## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##########################################################################