Isaurian language
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NativetoAsia Minor
RegionIsauria
Erauntil the 5th century or 6th century AD
unclassified; personal names appear to be related to Luwian
| Isaurian | |
|---|---|
| Native to | Asia Minor |
| Region | Isauria |
| Era | until the 5th century or 6th century AD |
unclassified; personal names appear to be related to Luwian | |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | None (mis) |
| Glottolog | None |
Isaurian is an extinct language spoken in the area of Isauria, Asia Minor. Epigraphic evidence, including funerary inscriptions, has been found into the 6th century AD.[1][2] The personal names of its speakers appear to be derived from Luwian and thus Indo-European.[3] Isaurian names containing clear Anatolian roots include Οαδας Oadas, Τροκονδας Trokondas (cf. Luwian Tarḫunt, Lycian 𐊗𐊕𐊌𐊌𐊑𐊗 Trqqñt), Κουδεις Koudeis (cf. Lycian Kuwata), and Μοασις Moasis (cf. Hittite muwa "power").[4]
The Isaurian personal name Τουατρις Touatris may reflect the Indo-European word for 'daughter' (compare Hieroglyphic Luwian FILIAtú-wa/i-tara/i-na).[5]
