Multilingual Palindrome Squares

Four South Bolivian Quechua 5×5 palindromic word squares, similar to the original Sator Square.
The words can be read across, down, and backwards while preserving the square's symmetry.
These squares include one proper noun or invented name, like Arepo in the original Sator Square,
because it allows for a relatively strong grammatical reading.

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South Bolivian Quechua Palindrome Squares

One proper noun or invented Arepo-style word allowed

Imaginative reading: That generous twin Amuya is a striver

Possibly an original square; no prior online occurrence found

  • Jaqay: That/that one
    • Demonstrative adjective/pronoun
    • Source
  • Amuya: Invented name
  • Qukuq: Generous
    • Adjective; “generous, giving”
    • Source
  • Ayuma: Twin
  • Yaqaj: Striver/one who pursues a goal
    • Agentive noun/adjective from yaqay, “to pursue a goal/follow; attempt or intend”
    • Source

One proper noun or invented Arepo-style word allowed

Imaginative reading: That fragrant grandchild Asapa is a striver

Possibly an original square; no prior online occurrence found

  • Jaqay: That/that one (see prior detail)
  • Asapa: Invented name
  • Q'apaq: Aromatic/fragrant
  • Apasa: Grandchild
  • Yaqaj: Striver/one who pursues a goal (see prior detail)

(Note: symmetry ignores ejective apostrophe)

One proper noun or invented Arepo-style word allowed

Imaginative reading: That supportive grandmother Aliwa is a striver

Possibly an original square; no prior online occurrence found

  • Jaqay: That/that one (see prior detail)
  • Aliwa: Invented name
  • Q'imiq: Supporter/one who supports
    • Agentive noun/adjective from q'imiy, “to support, prop up; favor”
    • Source
  • Awila: Grandmother
  • Yaqaj: Striver/one who pursues a goal (see prior detail)

(Note: symmetry ignores ejective apostrophe)

One proper noun or invented Arepo-style word allowed

Imaginative reading: That supportive friend Agima is a striver

Possibly an original square; no prior online occurrence found

  • Jaqay: That/that one (see prior detail)
  • Agima: Invented name
  • Q'imiq: Supporter/one who supports (see prior detail)
  • Amiga: Female friend
  • Yaqaj: Striver/one who pursues a goal (see prior detail)

(Note: symmetry ignores ejective apostrophe)