Where does “ಧೈರ್ಯ” come from?

ಧೈರ್ಯ (Kannada) comes from Sanskrit धैर्य, from Sanskrit धीर, from Sanskrit धी — to perceive, think, reflect.

ಧೈರ್ಯ (Kannada): courage

Definitions

  1. courage

Ancestry of “ಧೈರ್ಯ”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Sanskritधैर्यfirmness, constancy, calmness, patience, gravity,...
2Sanskritधीरsteady, constant, firm, resolute, brave,...
3Sanskritधीto perceive, think, reflect
Every word from Sanskrit धी →Every word from Sanskrit धीर →Every word from Sanskrit धैर्य →