pota (Azerbaijani)

Where does "pota" come from?

The Azerbaijani word 'pota' traces its roots back to the Proto-Turkic term *botu, which originally referred specifically to the young of a camel. Over time, the meaning shifted across various Turkic languages to describe the offspring of other animals, ultimately landing as a term for piglets or bear cubs in modern Azerbaijani.

Full etymology tree

• pota (Azerbaijani), 'piglet'
  • inherited *botu (Proto-Turkic)

Updated July 2026

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