Where does “波那娑” come from?
波那娑 (Chinese) comes from Sanskrit पनस, from Proto-Dravidian palṇas — jackfruit.
波那娑 (Chinese): jackfruit
Ancestry of “波那娑”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Sanskrit | पनस | jackfruit, breadfruit |
| 2 | Proto-Dravidian | palṇas | jackfruit |