Where does “Avesta” come from?
Avesta comes from Middle Persian ʾp(y)stʾk' and Persian اوستا, though the ultimate meaning remains uncertain.
Avesta (English): Avestan language
Ancestry of “Avesta”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Persian | اوستا | Alternative form of استاد |
| 2 | Middle Persian | ʾp(y)stʾk' | — |
Words derived from “Avesta”