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

  1. deference, respect, homage

Ancestry of “námas”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Proto-Indo-Europeannémossacrifice, worship; place of sacrifice, clearing
2Proto-Indo-Europeannem-to distribute; to give, to take

Words derived from “námas”

Every word from Proto-Indo-European nem- →Every word from Proto-Indo-European némos →