Nyani, Nyānī, Nya-ni: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Nyani means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, biology. 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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Nyani in Kenya is the name of a plant defined with Amaranthus angustifolius in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Galliaria graecizans (L.) Nieuwl. (among others).
2) Nyani is also identified with Amaranthus hybridus It has the synonym Galliaria hybrida (L.) Nieuwl. (etc.).
3) Nyani is also identified with Amaranthus spinosus It has the synonym Galliaria spinosa (L.) Nieuwl. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2005)
· Ethnobotany (2004)
· Cytologia (1983)
· J. Med. Food. (2005)
· Phytologia (1984)
· American Midland Naturalist (1914)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Nyani, for example pregnancy safety, side effects, chemical composition, diet and recipes, health benefits, extract dosage, have a look at these references.
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryNyānī (न्यानी):—[=ny-ā-√nī] ([Potential] -nayet), to bring back, restore, [Atharva-veda vii, 38, 5.]
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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusNyāni (ನ್ಯಾನಿ):—
1) [noun] a wise and learned man; a man having judgment, sagacity, judiciousness, scholarship.
2) [noun] a man having spiritual knowledge or who has realised the spiritual truth.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Ends with: Aranyani, Bwembanyani, Mharata-nyani, Mkweranyani, Munyani, Unamnyani.
Full-text: Mharata-nyani, Rajanya, Mahashabda, Anya.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Nyani, Nyānī, Nya-ni, Nyā-nī, Nyāni; (plurals include: Nyanis, Nyānīs, nis, nīs, Nyānis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Taittiriya Upanishad Bhashya Vartika (by R. Balasubramanian)
Verse 1.172 < [Book 1 - Śīkṣāvallī]
Amarakoshodghatana of Kshirasvamin (study) (by A. Yamuna Devi)
Town Planning (1): City < [Chapter 3 - Social Aspects]
The Markandeya Purana (by Frederick Eden Pargiter)
Warfare and Military System in Vedic Literature (by Rinki Deka)
Religious Beliefs and other Practices related to Warfare < [Chapter 3 - The Religious observances and other Beliefs related to the Warfare]