Where does “bajándávgi” come from?
bajándávgi (Northern Sami) comes from Northern Sami dávgi, from Proto-Samic tāvkē — bow, arc.
bajándávgi (Northern Sami): rainbow
Definitions
- rainbow
Ancestry of “bajándávgi”, step by step
bajándávgi traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Northern Sami dávgi
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Sami | dávgi | bow, arc; bow; spring |
| 2 | Proto-Samic | tāvkē | bow, arc |
via Northern Sami baján
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Sami | baján | thunder |