xweda
Definition of xweda
god, creator, lord
Other forms
xuda (khuda)
Etymology
The word derives from combination of Kurdish words; xwe- "self" and da- "give, create", meaning "self creator, self-defined".
from Avestan root word of dā- "give",
from Avestan xva-dhata- "self-defined; autocrat" associated with Ahura Mazda.
ultimately from *dyeu- Proto-Indo-European root meaning "god".
Sanskrit deva "god", daiva "godly",
Parthian kwdy,
Sogdian kwdy,
Greek deus "god", zeus "supreme god",
Lithuanian dievas,
Latvian dievs,
Pashto Xdāi,
Persian khoda,
Yagnobi xудо.
The Greek word of Zeus also derives from
Synonyms
xweda, ella, rebî, elah, allah
Related words and phrases
dê, da, dayik, ca/ja "mother"
Updated on March 6, 2023