Andrianaとは 意味・読み方・使い方

Andriana is a title of nobility in the Malagasy language and often traditionally formed part of the names of Malagasy noblemen, princes and kings. Historically, many Malagasy ethnic groups lived in highly stratified caste-based social orders in which the andriana were the spiritual or political leaders. Among the Merina of the central highlands of Madagascar, the emergence of a noble class is attributed to its decree by Andriamanelo (1540–1575), later subdivided into four sub-castes by King Ralambo (1575–1612) and eventually six sub-castes by King Andriamasinavalona (1675–1710).