By M. A. Alwar
It is derived from "ilā iva" which means 'Like ilā' and refers to the Earth.[1]
Gender[edit]
Ilikā is a feminine form.
Grammatical Origin[edit]
The word Ilikā can be split as ilā+svārthe kan+ṭāp.
References[edit]
- ↑ As per Śabdaratnāvalī
- Shabdakalpadrumah by Raja Radhakantdev, Varadaprasada Vasu, Haricarana Vasu