Serikandi
from sanskerta
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noun
sastra
Proper Name
From sanskerta
Definition
Serikandi is a female character in the Ramayana epic
Etymology
Borrowed from the Sanskrit 'Sikhandin', a character in the Mahabharata epic. It entered Classical Malay through Hindu literary influence, underwent phonetic shifts to 'Serikandi', and now figuratively denotes a brave woman or a heroine.
Semantic Category
Specific names of cities, countries, or entities (e.g., Jakarta, Indonesia).
Proper Name