Oryza (Name)
| Oryza | |
|---|---|
| File:Gealypic5.JPG The genus Oryza, from which the name is derived. | |
| Pronunciation | /o.ˈri.za/ |
| Gender | Female |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Latin |
| Meaning | 'rice keeper' |
Oryza is a given name from the genus itself. The Oryza genus is a genus of plants in the grass family. It includes the major food crop rice.
Etymology
Oryza is a declension of a Latin feminine noun meaning "rice." This noun is a transcription of the Greek word ὄρυζα / oryza (of the same meaning), itself derived from Sanskrit.
History of usage
The name Oryza and its variants was first popularized in Indonesia, very often referred to by the name combination of Oryza Sativa likely coming from the genus with the same name. Now the name Oryza is independent; it is most often used in Indonesia.[1]
Variants
- Orisa: The most common variant can even be considered more popular than Oryza.
- Orisa Sativa
References
- ↑ Prayogo, Y. (2019-09-09). "Oryza sativa, Nama Spesies Kok Jadi Nama Anak, Begini Cara Carolus Linnaeus Memberi Nama Ilmiah". https://www.kalderanews.com. Retrieved 2025-11-09. External link in
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