Burushaski Names of the Week

[Emam dad]

The interesting thing about Burushaski names of the days (of week) is its close resemblance with the Sanskrit names. It may be that Burushaski has borrowed these names from Sanskrit language but nothing can be said with certainty in the absence of historical evidence.

Burushaski------------------------------------------Sanskrit

Adit----------------------------------------------------Aditya bar

Chandurar-------------------------------------------Sambar

Angaru-----------------------------------------------Mangal bar

Budu-------------------------------------------------Budu bar

Barespat--------------------------------------------Brihaspati bar

Shukuru---------------------------------------------Suka bar

Shimsher---------------------------------------------Sanichar bar