Who invented Konkani?

Answer: Option A

The first reference of the name Konkani is in "Abhanga 263" of the 13^th century Hindu Marathi saint poet, Namadeva (1270 - 1350). Konkani has been known by a variety of names, Canarim, Concanim, Gomantaki, Bramana, and Goani. Learned Marathi speakers tend to call it Gomantaki.