Batur
/ˈbaː.tur/noun
Batur is a proper name most commonly referring to Mount Batur, an active volcano in Bali, Indonesia.
Did you know?Mount Batur is associated with Pura Ulun Danu Batur, a major Balinese water temple whose rituals honor the goddess Dewi Danu and the life-giving flow of water.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*bʰer-
“To carry or bear; a proposed deep root behind later words for service and support.”
Ancient Sanskrit
Sanskrit
bhṛtya
“A servant, dependent, or person maintained by another.”
Old Javanese
Old Javanese
batur
“A servant, attendant, companion, or subordinate.”
Classical Javanese and Balinese usage
Javanese/Balinese
batur
“A personal name and place-name preserved in the languages and traditions of Java and Bali.”
Modern English
English
Batur
“A proper noun, especially the name of Mount Batur and related sacred sites in Bali.”