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Re: Origin of "Molly, Mali, Moli, Molli", etc. |
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তন্ময় ভট (guest, 68.167.224.95) |
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June 4, 2005 at 3:58:04 PM |
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Re: Origin of "Molly, Mali, Moli, Molli", etc. by Jae |
There is indeed a sanskrit mAli of unknown origin (possibly related to a place name: all the words mAl- have something to do with garland of lowers) but it is masculine (meaning garlanded or gardener or garland peddler) and, though a common word in many modern Indian languages, is rarely used today as a name. mAlinI, the corresponding female form (which could, in addition, mean wife of a gardener) is however still alive.
I never thought Molly had anything to do with Sanskrit.
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- Origin of "Molly, Mali, Moli, Molli", etc. - Molly Nudo Jun 4 2005, 3:01:30 PM
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- Re: Origin of "Molly, Mali, Moli, Molli", etc. - Miss Claire Jun 4 2005, 5:02:27 PM
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- Re: Origin of "Molly, Mali, Moli, Molli", etc. - Jae Jun 4 2005, 3:32:36 PM
- Re: Origin of "Molly, Mali, Moli, Molli", etc. - তন্ময় ভট Jun 4 2005, 3:58:04 PM
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