Where does “जप-माला” come from?
जप-माला (Hindi) comes from Hindi माला, from Sanskrit माला — garland, wreath, crown; bead necklace, rosary.
जप-माला (Hindi): Japamala; a rosary or string of beads used for prayers
Definitions
- Japamala; a rosary or string of beads used for prayers
Ancestry of “जप-माला”, step by step
जप-माला traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Hindi माला
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hindi | माला | garland, wreath; necklace, rosary |
| 2 | Sanskrit | माला | garland, wreath, crown; bead necklace, rosary |
via Sanskrit जप
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanskrit | जप | muttering, whispering; muttering prayers |