proper noun
Parvati
PAH-vuh-tee
Parvati (proper noun) means a Hindu goddess associated with love, fertility, and devotion, regarded as a consort of Shiva. Example: “Parvati is often depicted alongside Shiva and their sons, Ganesha and Kartikeya.”
proper noun
1
A Hindu goddess associated with love, fertility, and devotion, regarded as a consort of Shiva.
"Parvati is often depicted alongside Shiva and their sons, Ganesha and Kartikeya."
2
A female given name of Indian origin.
"Her grandmother, also named Parvati, came from Rajasthan."
How to use Parvati
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe name of a major Hindu goddess, and a common Indian first name.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit Parvati, related to the word for "mountain" — reflecting her mythological origin as the daughter of the Himalayas.
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What does “Parvati” mean?
The word “Parvati” means a Hindu goddess associated with love, fertility, and devotion, regarded as a consort of Shiva. In plain terms, the name of a major Hindu goddess, and a common Indian first name.
How do you pronounce “Parvati”?
“Parvati” is pronounced PAH-vuh-tee (/ˈpɑɹvəti/ in IPA).
How do you use “Parvati” in a sentence?
Here is “Parvati” used in a sentence: “Parvati is often depicted alongside Shiva and their sons, Ganesha and Kartikeya.”
What part of speech is “Parvati”?
“Parvati” is a proper noun.
Where does the word “Parvati” come from?
The word “Parvati” comes from Sanskrit. Borrowed from Sanskrit Parvati, related to the word for "mountain" — reflecting her mythological origin as the daughter of the Himalayas.
How many meanings does “Parvati” have?
“Parvati” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a Hindu goddess associated with love, fertility, and devotion, regarded as a consort of Shiva.
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