𐨤𐨟𐨁𐨐
Gandhari
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Etymology
[edit]From Proto-Saka *padika (“leader”). Compare with Khotanese patä, patäna (“before, in front of”).[1]
Proper noun
[edit]𐨤𐨟𐨁𐨐 (patika)[2]
- (Epigraphic Gandhari) a male given name from Proto-Saka: Patika Kusulaka, an Indo-Scythian satrap
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 23-28, PLATE V