Kabardian origin
Source-reportedFrom West Circassian West Circassian Абрэдж (Abrɛdž) or East Circassian East Circassian Абрэдж (Abrɛdž). Derived from the North Caucasian cultural concept of an abrek, a lone warrior, outlaw, or resistance fighter who took an oath of defiance or vengeance, particularly associated with the anti-colonial struggle against the Russian Empire.
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- Wiktionary: AbrekCC-BY-SA-4.0 · retrieved 2026-10-15

