noun

gopi

Gopi (noun) means In Hindu mythology, one of the cowherd women of Vrindavan who were devoted companions of the god Krishna. Example: “The temple mural depicted Krishna dancing among the gopis.”

noun

In Hindu mythology, one of the cowherd women of Vrindavan who were devoted companions of the god Krishna.

"The temple mural depicted Krishna dancing among the gopis."

"Devotional songs often describe the gopis' love for Krishna as a symbol of the soul's longing for the divine."

How to use gopi

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA cowherd woman from Hindu scripture associated with Krishna.

Word forms

gopis plural

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Etymology

From Sanskrit gopī, meaning "cowherd woman," built from gau ("cow") plus a suffix indicating one who tends or protects.

Origin: Sanskrit

Rhymes for gopi

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Frequently asked questions

What does “gopi” mean?

The word “gopi” means in Hindu mythology, one of the cowherd women of Vrindavan who were devoted companions of the god Krishna. In plain terms, a cowherd woman from Hindu scripture associated with Krishna.

How do you use “gopi” in a sentence?

Here is “gopi” used in a sentence: “The temple mural depicted Krishna dancing among the gopis.”

What part of speech is “gopi”?

“Gopi” is a noun.

Where does the word “gopi” come from?

The word “gopi” comes from Sanskrit. From Sanskrit gopī, meaning "cowherd woman," built from gau ("cow") plus a suffix indicating one who tends or protects.

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