Where does “Atri” come from?
Atri (English) comes from Sanskrit अत्रि — a devourer RV. ii, 8, 5; Name of a great ऋषि,...
Atri (English): A legendary bard and scholar, one of nine Prajapatis, a son of Brahma, said to be ancestor of some Brahmins. Atri is one of the Saptarishi (Seven Great Sages) in the seventh, i.e. the present Manvantara
Definitions
- A legendary bard and scholar, one of nine Prajapatis, a son of Brahma, said to be ancestor of some Brahmins. Atri is one of the Saptarishi (Seven Great Sages) in the seventh, i.e. the present Manvantara
Ancestry of “Atri”, step by step
Atri traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Sanskrit अत्रि
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanskrit | अत्रि | a devourer RV. ii, 8, 5; Name of a great ऋषि,... |
via Latin ātrium
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | ātrium | a welcoming room in a Roman villa; reception hall, main court |