Gayatri
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Name — A classical Sanskrit poetic metre built from short lines of eight syllables, best known from the Gayatri Mantra.
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Etymology
From the Sanskrit gāyatrī, the name of both the metre and the revered Vedic hymn composed in it.
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What does “Gayatri” mean?
The word “Gayatri” means a classical Sanskrit poetic metre built from short lines of eight syllables, best known from the Gayatri Mantra. In plain terms, best known today as a girl's name, but originally the name of a sacred Vedic verse form.
What part of speech is “Gayatri”?
“Gayatri” is a name.
Where does the word “Gayatri” come from?
The word “Gayatri” comes from Sanskrit. From the Sanskrit gāyatrī, the name of both the metre and the revered Vedic hymn composed in it.
How many meanings does “Gayatri” have?
“Gayatri” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a classical Sanskrit poetic metre built from short lines of eight syllables, best known from the Gayatri Mantra.
