Iya, Iyā, Īya: 5 definitions
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Iya means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit, biology, Tamil. 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.
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In Hinduism
Vyakarana (Sanskrit grammar)
Iya (इय).—Tad affix (घन् (ghan)) in the sense of 'pity'; e. g. देवियः, यज्ञियः (deviyaḥ, yajñiyaḥ); cf. P.IV. 2.79.
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Iyā (इया).—Case-ending for inst. sing. in Vedic Literature; e. g. उर्विया, दार्विया (urviyā, dārviyā); cf. P.VII.1.39. and Vārt.1 there on.
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Īya (ईय).—Substitute for the tad.afix छ; e.g: शालीयः, मालीयः (śālīyaḥ, mālīyaḥ) etc; cf P. VII. 1.2 and IV. 2. 114.
Vyakarana (व्याकरण, vyākaraṇa) refers to Sanskrit grammar and represents one of the six additional sciences (vedanga) to be studied along with the Vedas. Vyakarana concerns itself with the rules of Sanskrit grammar and linguistic analysis in order to establish the correct context of words and sentences.
Biology (plants and animals)
Iya in Papua New Guinea is the name of a plant defined with Saccharum officinarum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Saccharum officinarum var. brevipedicellatum Hack. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Öfversigt af Förhandlingar: Kongl. Svenska VetenskapsAkademien (1855)
· Flore de la Polynésie Française (1892)
· FBI (1896)
· Feddes Repertorium (1992)
· Flore des Antilles (1808)
· Monographiae Phanerogamarum (1889)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Iya, for example side effects, pregnancy safety, health benefits, chemical composition, extract dosage, diet and recipes, have a look at these references.
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Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Īya (ईय).—[ī-bā° kyap] Pervading; ° चक्षस् (cakṣas) of pervading sight.
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Iya (इय) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Ita.
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.
Tamil dictionary
Iya (இய) [iyattal] 12 transitive verb < இக-. [iga-.] To pass beyond, excel, transcend; கடத்தல். உணர்ந்துரு வியந்தவிந் நிலைமை. [kadathal. unarnthuru viyanthavin nilaimai.] (நாலாயிர திவ்யப்பிரபந்தம் திருவாய்மொழி [nalayira thivyappirapandam thiruvaymozhi] 1, 3, 6.)
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+12): I-aticcankappi, Iya okolo, Iyaa, Iyacakshas, Iyacakurinci, Iyacakurincimaram, Iyacceti, Iyacciram, Iyachakurinji, Iyacinturam, Iyacoli, Iyacolikkoti, Iyadhyai, Iyadi, Iyakam, Iyakatam, Iyakkarkantu, Iyakkittam, Iyakkoti, Iyakkulavi.
Full-text (+728): Kaliya, Uttariya, Antariya, Dandaniya, Tadiya, Iyam, Alasiya, Anguliyaka, Dhaniya, Jatiya, Bandhaniya, Tapaniya, Kakataliya, Nivaraniya, Tiriya, Rajaniya, Tagjatiya, Madaniya, Vancaniya, Baliyati.
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From Meditation to Bliss < [Volume 12, Issue 8 (2021)]
Imitatio Dei, Imitatio Darii < [Volume 16, Issue 5 (2025)]
The Human Being in Eastern Church Father’s and Al-Ghazali’s... < [Volume 14, Issue 7 (2023)]
Agni Purana (by N. Gangadharan)
Chapter 356 - The formation of taddhita (secondary nominal bases)
Chapter 352 - Narration of the finished forms of the substantives in the feminine
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Abhijnana Sakuntalam (with translation and notes) (by Bidhubhusan Goswami)
Chapter 3: Translation and notes < [Abhijnana Sakuntalam, text and notes]
Chapter 4: Translation and notes < [Abhijnana Sakuntalam, text and notes]
Chapter 5: Translation and notes < [Abhijnana Sakuntalam, text and notes]
Amarakoshodghatana of Kshirasvamin (study) (by A. Yamuna Devi)
Fauna (11): Gender speciality related to animals < [Chapter 5 - Aspects of Nature]