Where does “Jain” come from?
Jain comes from Sanskrit jaina, a term for followers of Jainism whose ultimate origin and earliest meaning are not definitively established.
Jain (English): Of or pertaining to Jainism; An adherent or...
Definitions
- Of or pertaining to Jainism; An adherent or...
Ancestry of “Jain”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Sanskrit | जैन | Jain; of or pertaining to Jainism; a Jain |
| 2 | Sanskrit | जिन | Jina, Arihant |
| 3 | Sanskrit | जि | win, conquer |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | gʷey- | to win, to conquer; force |
Words derived from “Jain”