ঝীয়া

Assamese

Etymology

Inherited from Magadhi Prakrit [Term?] (compare Maharastri Prakrit 𑀥𑀻𑀆 (dhīā)), from Sanskrit दुहितृ (duhitṛ). Cognate with Sylheti ꠎꠤ (zi), Odia ଝିଅ (jhia), Hindi धी (dhī), धिया (dhiyā).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /zʱia/

Noun

ঝীয়া • (zhia) (Central Assamese)

1. girl

Related terms

• জী (zi)