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Parthian meaning in Sanskrit

पह्लव pahlava

/ˈpɑːθɪən/US/ˈpɑɹθiən/

Parthian in Sanskrit: पह्लव (pahlava). In English, Parthian means relating to Parthia or Parthians.

Sanskrit words for Parthian

relating to Parthia
पह्लव pahlava

English meaning of Parthian

  1. adjective Relating to Parthia or Parthians.
  2. adjective Delivered as if in retreat.
  3. noun A native or inhabitant of Parthia.
  4. noun An extinct Western Iranian language that was spoken in Parthia.

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Questions about Parthian in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of Parthian in Sanskrit?
Parthian in Sanskrit is पह्लव (pahlava).
Parthian इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Parthian: पह्लव (pahlava).
What does Parthian mean in English?
Parthian means relating to Parthia or Parthians.

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