বাঙ্গালা

Middle Bengali

Etymology

    Said to be named after the Vanga Kingdom, from Sanskrit वङ्ग (vaṅga), of uncertain ultimate origin. Suggestions include a connection to Sanskrit वङ्ग (vaṅga, “tin”), a borrowing from the Dravidian tribe *Bong with the suffix അളം (aḷaṁ, “place”), or from Tibetan བནས (bans, “marshy place”).[1][2]

    Pronunciation

    • IPA(key): /bäŋɡälä/, [bäˑŋɡäläˑ], [bäŋɡäläˑ]

    Noun

    বাঙ্গালা (baṅgala)

    1. Bengal
    2. Bengali language

    Derived terms

    Descendants

    References

    1. ^ Kumar, R. (2008). History Of The Chamar Dynasty : (From 6Th Century A.D. To 12Th Century A.D.). India: Kalpaz Publications, p. 103
    2. ^ Rahman, Urmi (2014). Bangladesh – Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture. Kuperard. pp. 26–
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