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)