Where does “*Hildiwarō” come from?
*Hildiwarō (Proto-Germanic) comes from Proto-Germanic warōną, from Proto-Germanic waraz, from Proto-Iranian warājáh, from Proto-Indo-Iranian warāȷ́ʰás — boar.
Ancestry of “*Hildiwarō”, step by step
*Hildiwarō traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Proto-Germanic warōną
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Germanic | warōną | to watch, to protect |
| 2 | Proto-Germanic | waraz | cautious; heedful; wary; watchful |
| 3 | Proto-Iranian | warājáh | wild boar |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-Iranian | warāȷ́ʰás | boar |
via Proto-Germanic hildiz
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Germanic | hildiz | battle, fight |