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Tripathi

Tripathi (name) means an Indian surname common among Brahmins, indicating descent from someone versed in three Vedic texts. Example: “Dr. Tripathi published a paper on ancient Sanskrit literature.”

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An Indian surname common among Brahmins, indicating descent from someone versed in three Vedic texts.
"Dr. Tripathi published a paper on ancient Sanskrit literature."

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Tripathis plural

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Etymology

From Sanskrit tripathin, "one who knows three (Vedic) paths."

Origin: Sanskrit

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What does “Tripathi” mean?

The word “Tripathi” means an Indian surname common among Brahmins, indicating descent from someone versed in three Vedic texts.

How do you use “Tripathi” in a sentence?

Here is “Tripathi” used in a sentence: “Dr. Tripathi published a paper on ancient Sanskrit literature.”

What part of speech is “Tripathi”?

“Tripathi” is a name.

Where does the word “Tripathi” come from?

The word “Tripathi” comes from Sanskrit. From Sanskrit tripathin, "one who knows three (Vedic) paths.".

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