Studio Esiya

 

The name Esiya originates from the Sanskrit word Eshita or Esita. The name Esiya is derived from Prakrit, a group of ancient Indian languages that includes Brahmi and Pali. Esita shares the same meaning as Eshita, Isita, or Ishita. It is a name found within Hinduism. “Esiya” is a naturally-formed word in Prakrit. Sanskrit, with its rich grammar and vast vocabulary, holds the most extensive body of literature in the world, far surpassing its sister languages Greek and Latin. The broadest definition of “Prakrit” refers to any Middle Indo-Aryan language that deviates in some way from Sanskrit. One of these, Brahmi, was written in a script that resembled hieroglyphs.

 

Characteristics of Brahmi (a language/script within Prakrit, from ancient India)

• Writing direction: Left to right

• Form: Characterized by simple lines and curves

• Usage: Originally used for inscriptions in stone and copper, often seen in the edicts of Emperor Ashoka

 

Brahmi representation:

 

 

 

This is a phonetic rendering of “Esiya.” Note that Brahmi was highly contextual, and certain sounds or combinations may vary in ancient inscriptions.

 

In Prakrit, an old language closely related to Sanskrit and commonly used in Indian literature and religious texts, Esiya generally means “wisher” or “desirer.” It is derived from the Sanskrit word Eshya, meaning “one who wishes” or “one who strives.”

 

Prakrit was one of the oldest known languages of India, dating back to around the 6th century BCE. and was widely used in Jain and Buddhist texts. In that context, Esiya could refer to someone who harbors a desire or aspiration—possibly in a spiritual or philosophical sense.