Where does “लंका” come from?
लंका (Hindi) comes from Sanskrit लङ्का — island; the citadel of Ravana in the Ramayana.
लंका (Hindi): the island of Ravana in the Ramayana
Definitions
- the island of Ravana in the Ramayana
Ancestry of “लंका”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanskrit | लङ्का | island; the citadel of Ravana in the Ramayana |