𐨫𐨁𐨀𐨐

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Gandhari

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Etymology

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From Proto-Saka *ryaka (“youth”) (compare with Khotanese rya (“youth”)).[1] Cognate with Ancient Greek Λιακο (Liako).

Proper noun

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𐨫𐨁𐨀𐨐 (liaka)[2]

  1. (Epigraphic Gandhari) a male given name from Proto-Saka: Liaka Kusulaka, an Indo-Scythian satrap

References

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  1. ^ Harmatta, Janos (1999) “Languages and scripts in Graeco-Bactria and the Saka Kingdoms”, in Harmatta, Janos, Puri, B. N., Etemadi, G. F., editors, History of civilizations of Central Asia‎[1], volume 2, Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass Publishing House, →ISBN, pages 398-406
  2. ^ Konow, Sten (1929) Kharoshṭhī Inscriptions: with the Exception of Those of Aśoka‎[2], Kolkata: Government of India Central Publication Branch, pages 23-28, PLATE V
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