Where does “Lanka” come from?
Lanka (English) comes from Sanskrit लङ्का — island; the citadel of Ravana in the Ramayana.
Lanka (English): The island city of Ravana in the ancient Indian epic Ramayana
Definitions
- The island city of Ravana in the ancient Indian epic Ramayana
Ancestry of “Lanka”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanskrit | लङ्का | island; the citadel of Ravana in the Ramayana |