Where does “Telugu” come from?
Telugu comes from Proto-Dravidian ten, with the original meaning and sense development of the term uncertain due to limited historical documentation.
Telugu (English): A member of the people who speak the Telugu...
Definitions
- A member of the people who speak the Telugu...
Ancestry of “Telugu”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Telugu | తెలుగు | A Telugu speaking man or woman; A Telugu word |
| 2 | Proto-Dravidian | ten | south |