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Bhavani

Bhavani (name) means an epithet of a Hindu goddess associated with Durga and Parvati. Example: “The temple is dedicated to the goddess Bhavani.”

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An epithet of a Hindu goddess associated with Durga and Parvati.

"The temple is dedicated to the goddess Bhavani."

A female given name of Sanskrit origin, used across India.

"Bhavani was named after the goddess her family worshipped."

How to use Bhavani

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In plain EnglishA name for a Hindu goddess, also used as a given name for girls in India.

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Etymology

Borrowed from Sanskrit bhavānī, an epithet of the Hindu goddess associated with Durga and Parvati.

Origin: Sanskrit

Rhymes for Bhavani

ani rani Dani vani Lani Mani nani Tani Hani Armani Zamani afghani

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Bhavani” mean?

The word “Bhavani” means an epithet of a Hindu goddess associated with Durga and Parvati. In plain terms, a name for a Hindu goddess, also used as a given name for girls in India.

How do you use “Bhavani” in a sentence?

Here is “Bhavani” used in a sentence: “The temple is dedicated to the goddess Bhavani.”

What part of speech is “Bhavani”?

“Bhavani” is a name.

Where does the word “Bhavani” come from?

The word “Bhavani” comes from Sanskrit. Borrowed from Sanskrit bhavānī, an epithet of the Hindu goddess associated with Durga and Parvati.

How many meanings does “Bhavani” have?

“Bhavani” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an epithet of a Hindu goddess associated with Durga and Parvati.

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