English word origin

Etymology of minah

Borrowed from Hindi मैना (mainā)/Urdu مینا (mainā), from Sanskrit मदन (madana).

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Source etymology 1

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noun

Alternative spelling of myna.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Borrowed from Hindi मैना (mainā)/Urdu مینا (mainā), from Sanskrit मदन (madana).

Relationships mentioned by the source

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Borrowed-form mentionमैनाhi
Borrowed-form mentionمیناur
Derivation mentionमदनsa

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Source etymology 2

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noun

A Malay girl.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Derived from Malay name Aminah.

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