Where does “Pali” come from?
Pali comes from Sanskrit पालि, a term of uncertain origin and meaning whose precise etymology remains unknown.
Pali (English): A Middle Indo-Aryan language of north India, closely related to Sanskrit; the sacred language of Theravāda Buddhism
Definitions
- A Middle Indo-Aryan language of north India, closely related to Sanskrit; the sacred language of Theravāda Buddhism
Ancestry of “Pali”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanskrit | पालि | the tip or ear lobe, the outer ear; a boundary,... |