ಬಸವ
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Kannada[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Indo-Aryan; compare Maharastri Prakrit 𑀯𑀲𑀳 (vasaha). Ultimately from Sanskrit वृषभ (vṛṣabha, “bull”). Compare obsolete Hindi बसह (basah, “bull”).
Noun[edit]
ಬಸವ • (basava)
Proper noun[edit]
ಬಸವ • (basava)
- the name of a celebrated 12th century philosopher, known for founding Lingayatism
Descendants[edit]
- → Tamil: வசவன் (vacavaṉ)