Bappa: 4 definitions

Introduction
India history
Languages
1. Sanskrit
2. Kannada
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Introduction:

Bappa means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India. 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.

India history and geography

: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical Glossary

Bappa.鈥�(EI 29, 30; CII 3; etc.), a Prakrit word meaning 鈥榯he father鈥�, often used in Sanskrit inscriptions. Cf. bappa- bha峁弓膩raka-p膩da-parig峁沨墨ta (EI 31), epithet of certain rulers. Note: bappa is defined in the 鈥淚ndian epigraphical glossary鈥� as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.

context information

The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Bappa (啶お啷嵿お):鈥攁nd bappaka m. Name of a prince, [Inscriptions]

[Sanskrit to German]

context information

Sanskrit, also spelled 啶膏啶膏啶曕啶むぎ啷� (蝉补峁僺办峁泃补尘), 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

: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Bappa (嗖勃喑嵿勃):鈥�

1) [noun] one鈥檚 father.

2) [noun] the father of one鈥檚 father.

3) [noun] a term of endearment used in calling a male child.

4) [noun] (fig.) the Father of the entire universe; Vi峁ａ箛u.

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Bappa (嗖勃喑嵿勃):鈥�

1) [noun] the slope of a mountain.

2) [noun] either of the two banks of a river.

3) [noun] the main entrance of a town or a fortified place.

context information

Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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Search found 15 books and stories containing Bappa; (plurals include: Bappas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Part 6 - Conquest of Western India and Lalitaditya鈥檚 Triumphal Return < [Chapter 4 - The zenith of Karkota rule]

Part 8 - Campaigns in Central Asia < [Chapter 4 - The zenith of Karkota rule]

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Mingling of Cultures (P): The Sendrakas < [Chapter 4]

Sanskrit Inscriptions (H): The Sendrakas < [Chapter 3]

Sanskrit Inscriptions (D): The Ka峁乧curis / Early Kal膩curis < [Chapter 3]

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Mukhalingas and esoteric meanings < [Chapter 6 - Siva-linga: an Iconological Study]

History of Lakulisa-Pasupata order < [Chapter 1 - The Historical Context]

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Appendix 3b - Shaiva temples at Mewar

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