-ܘ

Etymology
Derived from -ܘܿܢ -ōn, the absolute state of the diminutive suffix, with the ending of /n/ being elided as typical in Assyrian Neo-Aramaic.

Suffix

 * 1)  (see usage notes)

Usage notes

 * Other than personal names, all derived nouns are always feminine.
 * Derived personal names of animals are always masculine because this is only used for personal names of male animals.
 * For humans, this may be used to form diminutives of human names and terms of endearment for either gender.