vana- root words — words with the vana- root

The root vana- comes from Sanskrit va, meaning to blow. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including nirvana. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the vana- root

Explore words with vana- — words containing the vana- root and sharing its sense of "to blow". Examples include nirvana. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does vana- mean?

The vana- root means to blow, from Sanskrit va. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.