Reconstruction:Proto-Indo-Iranian/bʰaH-

This Proto-Indo-Iranian entry contains reconstructed terms and roots. As such, the term(s) in this entry are not directly attested, but are hypothesized to have existed based on comparative evidence.

Proto-Indo-Iranian

Etymology

    From Proto-Indo-European *bʰeh₂-.

    Root

    *bʰaH-

    1. to shine, be bright

    Descendants

    • Proto-Indo-Aryan: *bʰaH-

    Derived terms

    • *bʰáH
      • Proto-Indo-Aryan: *bʰáH
    • *bʰáHti (to be bright)
    • *bʰáHas (light, splendor, brilliance)
    • *bʰáHmas
    • *bʰaHnam
      • Proto-Indo-Aryan: *bʰaHnam
      • Proto-Iranian: *baHnam
        • Ossetian: бон (bon, day)
        • Sarikoli: [script needed] (vuyn, light, radiance)
        • Wakhi: [script needed] (voyn, fire, light)