Male Name
DyausPita
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
celestial
family
fathers
Hinduism
sky
Writing Systems
द्यौष्पिताSanskrit
Meaning & Etymology
Dyaus pita is a form of the ancient deity Dyaus, suffixed with the Sanskrit epithet पितृ (pitṛ), meaning 'father'. This name reflects the deity's role as a paternal figure in early Vedic religion, symbolizing the sky and heavens. The combination of Dyaus and pitṛ emphasizes the celestial and paternal aspects of this deity, highlighting its importance in early Indo-European mythology.
Etymology
Original Form:
Dyaus
Evolution:
The name Dyaus evolved from the Proto-Indo-European root *dyew-, meaning 'to shine' or 'sky'. The addition of the Sanskrit epithet पितृ (pitṛ) transformed it into Dyaus pita, emphasizing the paternal ...
Source:
Vedic Sanskrit texts