Where does “नमस्कार” come from?
नमस्कार (Sanskrit) comes from Sanskrit नमस्, from Proto-Indo-European némos, from Proto-Indo-European nem- — to distribute; to give, to take.
नमस्कार (Sanskrit): respectful greetings
Ancestry of “नमस्कार”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Sanskrit | नमस् | bow, obeisance, reverential salutation,... |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | némos | sacrifice, worship; place of sacrifice, clearing |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | nem- | to distribute; to give, to take |
Words derived from “नमस्कार”