Folio § payiz
Payîz
Autumn
The story of the name
Autumn's harvest time — symbolizes maturity and abundance.
Etymology
Root: pāyīz · Persian / Kurmancî
Payîz is autumn — shared with Persian pāyīz. In Kurdish poetry it is the colour of yellowing leaves and the season of returning, a counterpart to spring’s setting-out.
Linguistic parallels
- Paeez Persiska — Samma
- Autumna Latin — 'Höst'
Updated: 2026-05-02