𐨡𐨁𐨀𐨐

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Gandhari

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Etymology

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From Proto-Saka *Diyāka (supervisor). Compare with Khotanese dai, di (to see).[1]

Proper noun

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𐨡𐨁𐨀𐨐 (diaka)[2]

  1. (Epigraphic Gandhari) a female given name from Scythian: Nada Diaka, an Indo-Scythian princess. Daughter of Ayasi Kamuia and Rajuvula

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 30-49, PLATE VII