Ostowar Family History & Genealogy

History

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Name Origin

I'll re-add this section after I have asked again my father, Amanullah Ostowar, in mean while I'll say the following. The term is Dari / old Persian term with verious meanings. Among other it means power, force, strength. 'An ostowar' simply means a strong minded person who wont back down easily, but is wise. Ostowar has a very positive meaning and has been expressed to those who truly are great in character and there achievements.

Spellings & Pronunciations

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Nationality & Ethnicity

Ostowars are originate from the Northen part of Afghanistan. It is Persian as it is an quite old Old Persian term which has been used a few times for more then a thousand years as a family name as it is the case in my family. My family is by the name itself Afghan and our ethnicity varies meanly Tajik & Pashtun.

Famous People named Ostowar

Amanullah Ostowar, pending..

Early Ostowars

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