Nandaka

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proper noun

The divine sword of Lord Vishnu and his avatars.

OriginSanskrit नन्दक →
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. HinduismThe divine sword of Lord Vishnu and his avatars.
  2. HinduismAn attendant of Lord Kartikeya.
  3. HinduismName of a son of Dhritarashtra.
  4. HinduismName of a naga.
  5. HinduismKing Nanda, the foster father of Krishna in Gokula.

Origin

  1. Sanskritनन्दक
  2. EnglishNandaka

Borrowed from Sanskrit नन्दक (nandaka).

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Translations

Hindi नंदक
  • नंदक (nandak)the sword of Vishnu and his avatars

Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

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