Where does “מרגניתא” come from?
מרגניתא (Aramaic) comes from Ancient Greek μαργαρίτης, from Proto-Iranian *mŕ̥ga-ahri-ita-.
מרגניתא (Aramaic): pearl, jewel, gem
Definitions
- pearl, jewel, gem
Ancestry of “מרגניתא”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | μαργαρίτης | pearl; a type of Egyptian plant |
| 2 | Proto-Iranian | *mŕ̥ga-ahri-ita- | — |