রায়

From Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Bengali

[edit]

Pronunciation

[edit]

Etymology 1

[edit]

Inherited from Prakrit 𑀭𑀸𑀬 (rāya), from Sanskrit राजन् (rājan). Doublet of রাজা (raja).

Noun

[edit]

রায় (raẏ)

  1. (historical) a title used by Hindu kings and zamindars

Proper noun

[edit]

রায় (raẏ)

  1. a surname, equivalent to English Ray or Roy

Etymology 2

[edit]

Borrowed from Classical Persian رأی (ra'y), from Arabic رَأْي (raʔy). Compare Hindi राय (rāy).

Noun

[edit]

রায় (raẏ)

  1. opinion, belief