Creation Of Nepal Word Flashcards
1
Q
What were the भाषागत आधार for creation of the word Nepal?
A
Kirati : ने = मध्य पा= देश
Newari used to say नेपा: also means मध्य देश
Tibetan language: ने= घर पाल= ऊन (Tibetans call Nepal वल्वो, Mongolians call वल्पो)
Lepche: ने= पवित्र पाल =गुफा
Sanskrit: नीप: (पर्वतपाद) आल (स्थान)
2
Q
What is considered to be the मूल for Nepal
A
नीप
3
Q
What is considered to be the जातिगत आधार for the word Nepal?
A
गोपालवंशी were called निप , so the place where they lived is called Nepal