Where does “కాంచనమాల” come from?
కాంచనమాల (Telugu) comes from Telugu మాల, from Sanskrit माला — garland, wreath, crown; bead necklace, rosary.
Ancestry of “కాంచనమాల”, step by step
కాంచనమాల traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Telugu మాల
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Telugu | మాల | garland; A pariah, an outcaste |
| 2 | Sanskrit | माला | garland, wreath, crown; bead necklace, rosary |
via Telugu కాంచన
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Telugu | కాంచన | — |