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Modi
moh-dee
Modi (name) means a surname of Gujarati origin, notably borne by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Example: “Narendra Modi has served as Prime Minister of India since 2014.”
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A surname of Gujarati origin, notably borne by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
"Narendra Modi has served as Prime Minister of India since 2014."
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Etymology
A transliteration of Gujarati મોદી (modī).
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What does “Modi” mean?
The word “Modi” means a surname of Gujarati origin, notably borne by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
How do you pronounce “Modi”?
“Modi” is pronounced moh-dee (/moʊdi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Modi” in a sentence?
Here is “Modi” used in a sentence: “Narendra Modi has served as Prime Minister of India since 2014.”
What part of speech is “Modi”?
“Modi” is a name.
Is “Modi” a common word?
“Modi” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Why is Modi a well-known surname?
Modi is a surname of Gujarati origin that has become widely recognized internationally because it is notably borne by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Outside this context, it remains a fairly common family name of Gujarati heritage.
Is Modi only used as a surname?
Modi is primarily known as a surname of Gujarati origin, most notably associated with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, rather than as a common given name.
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