Where does “Luguwalos” come from?
Luguwalos (Proto-Celtic) comes from Proto-Celtic walos, from Proto-Indo-European h₂welh₁- — to rule; strong, powerful; hair; wool.
Ancestry of “Luguwalos”, step by step
Luguwalos traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Proto-Celtic walos
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Celtic | walos | prince, chief |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂welh₁- | to rule; strong, powerful; hair; wool |
via Proto-Celtic Lugus
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Celtic | Lugus | the god {{w|Lugus}} |