Bharata

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proper noun

A legendary emperor of India, and is referred to in Hindu and Jain theology. He was son of King Dushyanta and Shakuntala in Mahabharata.

OriginSanskrit भरत →
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. HinduismA legendary emperor of India, and is referred to in Hindu and Jain theology. He was son of King Dushyanta and Shakuntala in Mahabharata.
  2. HinduismYounger brother of Rāma in Ramayana.
  3. HinduismA muni of ancient India who authored Natya Shastra.
  4. A male given name from Sanskrit used in India.

Origin

  1. Sanskritभरत
  2. EnglishBharata

Borrowed from Sanskrit भरत (bharata).

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Translations

Hindi भरत, भरत
  • भरत (bharat)character in Mahabharata
  • भरत (bharat)male given name
  • भरत (bharat)Brother of Rama
Tamil பரதன்
  • பரதன் (parataṉ)Brother of Rama

Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

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