आयुस्

Sanskrit

noun
Definitions
  • life , vital power, vigour, health, lifespan, long life
  • active power, efficacy, vitality
  • the totality of living beings, world

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Indo-Aryan *Hā́yu inherited from Proto-Indo-Iranian *Hā́yu inherited from Proto-Indo-European *h₂óyu (youthful vigor, vital force, long time, lifetime).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*h₂óyu

Gloss

youthful vigor, vital force, long time, lifetime

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