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Nandi

Nandi (noun) means the bull that serves as the sacred mount of the Hindu god Shiva. Example: “A statue of Nandi sits at the entrance to the temple.”

noun
1
The bull that serves as the sacred mount of the Hindu god Shiva.
"A statue of Nandi sits at the entrance to the temple."
2
A member of a Kalenjin ethnic community traditionally from the Nandi Hills of Kenya.

Word forms

Nandis plural, Nandis plural, Nandi plural

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Etymology

From Sanskrit नन्दि (nandi).

Origin: Sanskrit

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Nandi” mean?

The word “Nandi” means the bull that serves as the sacred mount of the Hindu god Shiva.

How do you use “Nandi” in a sentence?

Here is “Nandi” used in a sentence: “A statue of Nandi sits at the entrance to the temple.”

What part of speech is “Nandi”?

“Nandi” is a noun.

Where does the word “Nandi” come from?

The word “Nandi” comes from Sanskrit.

How many meanings does “Nandi” have?

“Nandi” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the bull that serves as the sacred mount of the Hindu god Shiva.

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