Where does “Ratna” come from?

Ratna derives from Sanskrit रत्न, which is cognate with Sanskrit राति, though the semantic connection between these forms remains unclear.

Ratna (English): used commonly in India

Definitions

  1. used commonly in India

Ancestry of “Ratna”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Sanskritरत्नgift, present, goods, wealth, riches; jewel, gem,...
2Sanskritरातिa favor, grace, gift, oblation; "the Giver";...
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