Proto-Telugu : *nig-
Meaning : brilliancy, glitter
Telugu : niganiga
Telugu (Krishnamurti) : negaḍ(i)ta "fame"
Additional forms : Also nigārincu to shine, glitter; nigārimpu shining, brilliancy, glitter; niggu brilliancy; negaḍu to be published, be well-known or famous
Number in DED : 3659