Where does “भोपाल” come from?
भोपाल (Hindi) comes from Hindi पाल, from Sanskrit पल्ल, from Proto-Dravidian *pal.
Ancestry of “भोपाल”, step by step
भोपाल traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Hindi पाल
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hindi | पाल | sail; dyke, dam |
| 2 | Sanskrit | पल्ल | a large granary; barn |
| 3 | Proto-Dravidian | *pal | — |
via Hindi भोज
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hindi | भोज | a meal; feast |