Where does “والا” come from?
والا (Persian) comes from Sanskrit पाल, from Sanskrit पालयति — to protect, guard, defend; to rule, govern; to...
والا (Persian): otherwise, or else; great; eminent
Definitions
- otherwise, or else; great; eminent
Ancestry of “والا”, step by step
والا traces back through 3 separate lines of ancestry.
via Sanskrit पाल
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanskrit | पाल | guard, protector, keeper; herdsman; protector of... |
| 2 | Sanskrit | पालयति | to protect, guard, defend; to rule, govern; to... |
via Arabic إلا
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arabic | إلا | except, save; unless, if not; only, but, not... |
| 2 | Ottoman Turkish | الا | greyish-blue; azure; hazel |
via Arabic وَإِلَّا
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arabic | وَإِلَّا | — |