Himda, Hiṃda, Hinda: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Himda means something in the history of ancient India, Jainism, Prakrit, Hindi. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
India history and geography
Hinda (in the Parbatiya language) translates to “Walk” (in English); as mentioned in the appendix of the translation of the Vanshavali or Bansawali (“history and genealogical accounts of Nepal”). The Parbatiya word ‘Hinda’ is known in the Newari language as Uyala.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Languages of India and abroad
Hindi dictionary
Hiṃda (हिंद) [Also spelled hind]:—(nm) India.
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Prakrit-English dictionary
1) Hiṃḍa (हिंड) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Hiṇḍ.
2) Hiṃda (हिंद) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Grah.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
Nepali dictionary
Hinda (हिन्द):—n. India; Hindustan;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+0): Himdada, Himdadi, Himdadiyidu, Himdadu, Himdadula, Himdaga, Himdai, Himdainu, Himdalakayi, Himdale, Himdaletu, Himdalu, Himdane, Himdanta, Himdasa, Himdattu, Himdaunu, Himdavi, Hindala, Hindana.
Full-text (+0): Hind, Hinda-mahasagariya-kshetra, Hinda-cina, Tajirata, Hind-mahasagariya-kshetra, Hind-china, Grah, Rustama, Rustam, Uyala, Avamasa, Mokala.
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Dictionaries of Indian languages (Kosha)
Page 229 < [Hindi-Kannada-English Volume 2]
Page 449 < [Hindi-Kannada-English Volume 2]
Page 1170 < [Marathi-Hindi-English, Volume 2]
Bhaktavijaya: Stories of Indian Saints (by Justin E. Abbott)
Archives of Social Sciences of Religions
Myth and Feudal Society: The Cult of Kubandwa in Traditional Rwanda < [Volume 18 (1964)]
Yogadrstisamuccaya of Haribhadra Suri (Study) (by Riddhi J. Shah)
Chapter 2.3 - Date of Haribhadrasūri < [Chapter 2 - Life, Date and Works of Ācārya Haribhadrasūri]
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Page 167 < [Volume 6 (1909)]
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Page 164 < [Volume 8 (1886)]