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I know Raavi is the "name of river" in India. But what is the meaning of this word itself. why that particular river itself known as Raavi.
Is the word raavi have the orgin from Ravi (meaning Sun)
Is the word raavi have the orgin from Ravi (meaning Sun)
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The name of the river rAvi comes from Sanskrit irAvatI. irA is probably ultimately from a root iS (though, Sanskrit grammarians usually explain it differently), to move fast or flow. Whatever the source, irA means a refreshing drink, but the meaning extended to food in general. irAvatI is something/someone who provides food.
ravi meaning sun comes from a different, but not quite clear, source. Sanskrit grammarians lint it to the root ru, to roar, but the semantic connection is weak.
ravi meaning sun comes from a different, but not quite clear, source. Sanskrit grammarians lint it to the root ru, to roar, but the semantic connection is weak.
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