Where does “námas” come from?
námas (Proto-Indo-Iranian) comes from Proto-Indo-European némos, from Proto-Indo-European nem- — to distribute; to give, to take.
námas (Proto-Indo-Iranian): deference, respect, homage
Definitions
- deference, respect, homage
Ancestry of “námas”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Proto-Indo-European | némos | sacrifice, worship; place of sacrifice, clearing |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | nem- | to distribute; to give, to take |
Words derived from “námas”