[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Dictionary of Pali Proper Names](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937) › v2.c31.3583 # Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c31.3583 Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c31.3583 - **Language:** English ### [v2.c31.3583](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c31.3583) Buddhaghosa explains³ that the Paribbājaka's name was \*\*Sīvaka\*\*, his sobriquet being due to his having worn his hair in a topknot. - [Previous: v2.c31.3582](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c31.3582) - [Next: v2.c31.3584](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c31.3584) - [Up: v2.c31](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c31) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c31.3583](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c31.3583) · Pramāṇa