𐨡𐨁𐨀𐨐
Gandhari
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Etymology
[edit]From Proto-Saka *Diyāka (“supervisor”). Compare with Khotanese dai, di (“to see”).[1]
Proper noun
[edit]𐨡𐨁𐨀𐨐 (diaka)[2]
- (Epigraphic Gandhari) a female given name from Scythian: Nada Diaka, an Indo-Scythian princess. Daughter of Ayasi Kamuia and Rajuvula
References
[edit]- ^ 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
- ^ 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