Nivvala, Ṇivvala: 2 definitions
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Nivvala means something in Jainism, Prakrit. 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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Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Ṇivvala (णिव्वल) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Muc.
2) Ṇivvala (णिव्वल) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Niṣpad.
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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusNivvaḷa (ನಿವ್ವಳ):—[noun] that which is lovely, charming; a beautiful thing.
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Nivvaḷa (ನಿವ್ವಳ):—
1) [adjective] suitable to a purpose; effective.
2) [adjective] remaining after certain deductions or allowances have been made, as for expenses, weight of containers or waste materials, nonessential considerations, etc.; net.
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Nivvaḷa (ನಿವ್ವಳ):—[noun] that which is lovely, charming; loveliness; beauty.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
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