Where does “කෝවිල” come from?
කෝවිල (Sinhalese) comes from Tamil கோவில் — King's residence, temple.
කෝවිල (Sinhalese): a Hindu temple, pagoda
Definitions
- a Hindu temple, pagoda
Ancestry of “කෝවිල”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tamil | கோவில் | King's residence, temple |