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# Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c24.511

Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c24.511

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### [v1.c24.511](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c24.511)

3. Dhānañjāni.—Buddhaghosa¹ says that this was the name of a brahmin clan of great pride of birth, claiming descent from the head of Brahmā, whereas the other brahmins were born from his mouth.

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