As a Hindi name
पोटक · noun · masculine
नौकर । भृत्य । सेवक — Śabdasāgara
As a Sanskrit word
Meaning
a servant, Sch.
Verified derivationMultiple readings (11)Why this matches what you typed
M3 · meaning shifts "poṭaka" is derived from "poṭa" with the ka/kan suffix — a related word whose meaning shifts, so both meanings are shown.
poṭa m. (√ puṭ?) the foundation of a house, L. (cf. pota)
putting together, uniting, mixing, L.
poṭaka m. a servant, KātyŚr., Sch.
Dictionary citations
poṭaka m. a servant, KātyŚr., Sch.
poṭa m. (√ puṭ?) the foundation of a house, L. (cf. pota)
putting together, uniting, mixing, L.
Alternative readings
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