From Sanskrit to English: A Comparative Catalogue of Ancient Word Cognates and Origins Category Sanskrit / Root Term Cognates & Similar Words Direct Meaning / Notes Family & Kinship mātṛ mater (Latin), mother (English) Mother pitar pater (Latin), father (English) Father sūnu son (English) Son duhitṛ daughter (English) Daughter Cosmos & Elements Astra Astro, Strength Celestial weapon / Star connection Andham Atom Indivisible particle / Cosmic egg agni ignis (Latin), ignite, fire (English) Fire naktam nox (Latin), night (English) Night ratha rota (Latin), rotate, wheel (English) Wheel / Chariot ...
