The word peda is derived from Sanskrit word Piṇḍa or Piṇḍaka which refers to lump of food and also a milk & flour based sweet in form of a lump.
The word "peda" is derived from the Sanskrit word "Piṇḍa" or "Piṇḍaka," which refers to both a general lump of food and a particular type of sweet made with milk and flour, highlighting its dual meaning.