Where does “intan” come from?

intan (Indonesian) comes from Malay intan, from Kawi hintĕn, from Kawi hīra, from Sanskrit हीर — thunderbolt.

intan (Indonesian): diamond

Definitions

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Malay	intan	diamond
2	Kawi	hintĕn	—
3	Kawi	hīra	—
4	Sanskrit	हीर	thunderbolt

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