noun

naga

NAH-guh

Naga (noun) means In Hindu and Buddhist mythology, a semi-divine being that takes the form of a great serpent, often linked to water and the underworld. Example: “The temple carvings showed a naga coiled protectively around the entrance.”

noun

In Hindu and Buddhist mythology, a semi-divine being that takes the form of a great serpent, often linked to water and the underworld.

"The temple carvings showed a naga coiled protectively around the entrance."

"In several Southeast Asian legends, a naga guards hidden treasure beneath rivers and lakes."

A fantasy or fictional creature with a human or humanoid upper body and a serpent's lower body.

"The video game's final boss was a naga who could summon poisonous vines."

How to use naga

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA mythical snake-being from Hindu/Buddhist folklore, now also a stock creature in fantasy games and fiction.

Word forms

nagas plural, nagas plural, Nagas plural, Naga plural

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Etymology

Rooted in ancient South and Southeast Asian mythology, where the word denoted a serpent-spirit associated with rivers, rain, and the underworld.

Rhymes for naga

Aga saga raga maga gaga Kaga Braga Malaga rutabaga Nobunaga Balenciaga

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Frequently asked questions

What does “naga” mean?

The word “naga” means in Hindu and Buddhist mythology, a semi-divine being that takes the form of a great serpent, often linked to water and the underworld. In plain terms, a mythical snake-being from Hindu/Buddhist folklore, now also a stock creature in fantasy games and fiction.

How do you pronounce “naga”?

“Naga” is pronounced NAH-guh (/ˈnɑːɡə/ in IPA).

How do you use “naga” in a sentence?

Here is “naga” used in a sentence: “The temple carvings showed a naga coiled protectively around the entrance.”

What part of speech is “naga”?

“Naga” is a noun.

How many meanings does “naga” have?

“Naga” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in Hindu and Buddhist mythology, a semi-divine being that takes the form of a great serpent, often linked to water and the underworld.