Where does “चम्पकमाला” come from?
चम्पकमाला (Sanskrit) comes from Sanskrit चम्पक, from Pali campaka.
Ancestry of “चम्पकमाला”, step by step
चम्पकमाला traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Sanskrit चम्पक
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanskrit | चम्पक | a tree bearing yellow, fragrant flowers (Magnolia champaca, formerly Michelia campaka); the champac tree |
| 2 | Pali | campaka | — |
via Sanskrit माला
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanskrit | माला | garland, wreath, crown; bead necklace, rosary |