Joha: 6 definitions
Introduction:
Joha means something in Christianity, Jainism, Prakrit. 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Prakrit-English dictionary
: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Joha (जो�) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Yudh.
2) Joha (जो�) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Yodha.
3) Johā (जोहा) also relates to the Sanskrit word: ۴ǻ.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
Kannada-English dictionary
: Alar: Kannada-English corpusJōha (ಜೋ�):�
1) [noun] outward form or appearance; aspect; semblance; guise.
2) [noun] a man who acts in plays, movies, etc.; an actor.
3) [noun] the shape, outline of something (as seen from outside).
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Joha chawal, Johadiga, Johana, Johanneskruid, Johannesteijsmannia altifrons, Johannesteijsmannia lanceolata, Johannesteijsmannia magnifica, Johannesteijsmannia perakensis, Johar, Johara, Johari, Joharisu, Joharu, Joharugai.
Full-text: Yodha, Gamdujoha, Johadiga, Joha chawal, Yudh.
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Search found 9 books and stories containing Joha, Jōha, Johā, Jōhā; (plurals include: Johas, Jōhas, Johās, Jōhās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Vasudevahindi (cultural history) (by A. P. Jamkhedkar)
30. The Army (in ancient India) < [Chapter 2 - Political conditions]
Vernacular architecture of Assam (by Nabajit Deka)
Architecture and Technique of Barn < [Chapter 5]
Social Folk customs of the Sonowal and Thengal Kacharis (by Suravi Gohain Duwarah)
Part 2.4 - Death rituals (of the Sonowal Kacharis of Assam) < [Chapter 3 - Social folk customs of the Sonowal Kacharis]
The sacred complex of Billeswar Devalaya (study) (by Rajesh Kakati)
Sutrakritanga (English translation) (by Hermann Jacobi)
Lecture 3: Knowledge of Food < [Book 2]
“The Confessions of a Thug� and “The Deceivers� < [October � December, 1982]