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devi

noun

Simple meaning

A title put at the end of any female deity's name within Hinduism.

Pronunciation

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ˈdivi

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Definition

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noun

  1. A goddess in Vedic mythology, Hinduism and Buddhism.

  2. A title put at the end of any female deity's name within Hinduism (e.g. Lakshmi Devi, Saraswati Devi, Kali Devi).

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C1 · Advanced (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon

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Title / shakti

sita devilakshmi devi

Other combinations

devi templemaya devi

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  • deviationnounDerived noun

    A variation that deviates from the standard or norm.

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