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Narasimha
Narasimha (name) means the half-man, half-lion incarnation of the Hindu god Vishnu. Example: “The temple's central shrine depicts Narasimha tearing apart the demon king.”
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The half-man, half-lion incarnation of the Hindu god Vishnu.
"The temple's central shrine depicts Narasimha tearing apart the demon king."
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Etymology
From Sanskrit, literally meaning "man-lion".
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What does “Narasimha” mean?
The word “Narasimha” means the half-man, half-lion incarnation of the Hindu god Vishnu.
How do you use “Narasimha” in a sentence?
Here is “Narasimha” used in a sentence: “The temple's central shrine depicts Narasimha tearing apart the demon king.”
What part of speech is “Narasimha”?
“Narasimha” is a name.
Where does the word “Narasimha” come from?
The word “Narasimha” comes from Sanskrit. From Sanskrit, literally meaning "man-lion".
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