Where does “नीर” come from?
नीर (Hindi) comes from Sanskrit नीर, from Proto-Dravidian nīr — you; water.
नीर (Hindi): neera; water
Ancestry of “नीर”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Sanskrit | नीर | water; juice, liquor; name of a teacher |
| 2 | Proto-Dravidian | nīr | you; water |