Where does “maṇiratana” come from?

maṇiratana (Pali) comes from Pali maṇi, from Sanskrit मणि, from Proto-Indo-Aryan maníṣ, from Proto-Indo-Iranian maníš, from Proto-Indo-European mon-is, from Proto-Indo-European mon- — man, human being.

maṇiratana (Pali): a valuable gem

Definitions

a valuable gem

Ancestry of “maṇiratana”, step by step

maṇiratana traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.

via Pali maṇi

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Pali	maṇi	precious stone; gem; jewel; jewel
2	Sanskrit	मणि	jewel, gem, pearl; any ornament or amulet,...
3	Proto-Indo-Aryan	maníṣ	—
4	Proto-Indo-Iranian	maníš	—
5	Proto-Indo-European	mon-is	ornament, jewel
6	Proto-Indo-European	mon-	man, human being

via Pali ratana

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Pali	ratana	jewel
2	Sanskrit	रत्न	gift, present, goods, wealth, riches; jewel, gem,...
3	Sanskrit	राति	a favor, grace, gift, oblation; "the Giver";...

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