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Ibhyaḥ

From Hindupedia, the Hindu Encyclopedia

By M. A. Alwar


Gender[edit]

Ibhyaḥ is a masculine form.

Origin[edit]

Etymologically, it is derived from "ibhamarhati" which 'deserves an elephant'. It can be obtained by adding the suffix yat to ibha.

Adjective[edit]

When the word Ibhyaḥ is used as an adjective, it can be used in all three genders.

Meanings[edit]

  1. A wealthy person.[1]
  2. A king
  3. An elephant rider[2]


References[edit]

  1. As per Amara.
  2. Chandogyopaniṣad 1|10 उषस्तर्हि चाक्रायण
  • Shabdakalpadrumah by Raja Radhakantdev, Varadaprasada Vasu, Haricarana Vasu