Gjergj Elez Alia - Name

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There are many different versions of the name of this legendary hero: Gürz Ilyas, Gjergj Elez Alia, Djerzelez Alija, Djerzelez Aliya, Djerdjelez Alija, Đerzelez Alija, Gerzelez Alija, Gerz-Ilyas, Gerz-Eljaz, Gerz-Eljas ... His name is derived from Turkish word gürzi (mace) and means warrior with the mace.

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