Jakarta

Indonesian

/d͡ʒaka(r)ta/

proper noun
Definitions
  • Jakarta (capital city in Indonesia)
  • Jakarta (province in Indonesia)

Etymology

Derived from Sanskrit जयकर्त (that which causes victory), जय (victory, winning, conquest, conquering, glory, triumph, being victorious) + Sanskrit कृत (done, accomplished, made).

Origin

Sanskrit

कृत

Gloss

done, accomplished, made

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