ಬಸವ

Kannada

Etymology

From Indo-Aryan; compare Maharastri Prakrit 𑀯𑀲𑀳 (vasaha). Ultimately from Sanskrit वृषभ (vṛṣabha, “bull”). Compare obsolete Hindi बसह (basah, “bull”).

Noun

ಬಸವ • (basava)

1. (regional) a bull

   Synonyms: ಗೂಳಿ (gūḷi), ಎತ್ತು (ettu), ಋಷಭ (ṛṣabha)

Proper noun

ಬಸವ • (basava)

1. the name of a celebrated 12th century philosopher, known for founding Lingayatism

Descendants

• → Tamil: வசவன் (vacavaṉ)