Where does “gaya” come from?
gaya (Indonesian) comes from Malay gaya, from Sanskrit गय — acquired or conquered properties; gait, motion.
gaya (Indonesian): style; force
Ancestry of “gaya”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Malay | gaya | style; force |
| 2 | Sanskrit | गय | acquired or conquered properties; gait, motion |