Can you think of other nations following Sanskrit? Yes!! They do… "Manu Smriti" says some
ambitious Indians went abroad to establish kingdoms. So let’s see which
countries other than India have their names origin from Sanskrit.
1. China- Largest country of the world has derived its name
from Sanskrit word “CINA” referring to Qin dynasty of China.
2. Indonesia-Largest Islamic nation derive its name from the
combination of 2 words “INDOS” coming from Sanskrit “Sindhu” and “NESOS”
meaning island. Europeans simply called it ‘Indonesia’ as it has a lot of
historical impact from India.
3. Malaysia- Derives its name from Sanskrit word “Malay”
(Malay dweep meaning Island of mountains)
4. Iran-Modified form of Sanskrit word “Arya” generally
meaning noble or free.
5. Burma- Derived from Sanskrit word “Brahma Desh”.
6. Singapore- Took its name from “Simha pura” meaning Lion
city.
7. Sri Lanka- Combination of “Sri” meaning Gold or holy and
“Lanka” meaning island.
8. Bangladesh-Sanskrit for land of Bengali
9. Cambodia-Derived from “Kambuja Desh” (Kamboja = one who enjoys beautiful things. from kamaniya bhojah)
10. Thailand-based on “Ratcha Thai” derived from “Raja Thai”
(Kingdom of Thai)
11. Bhutan-Traditionally taken to be a transcription of
Sanskrit “Bhota – anta” meaning “End of Tibet”.
12. Brunei – Possibly influenced from word “Varun” meaning
regent of ocean.
13. Maldives-derived from “Mala dwip” meaning garland of
islands.
14. Nepal- derived from “Nipalaya” meaning at the foot of
the hill. Referring its proximity to Himalayas
15.Afghanistan-comes from word”Avagan” meaning mountainous country.
If you know any other countries, please post them in comment section.
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