Naraka

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proper noun

The underworld or Hell according to Hinduism, Sikhism, Jainism and Buddhism, where souls are sent for the expiation of their sins.

Similar
Yamaloka
OriginSanskrit नरक →
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. HinduismJainismSikhismBuddhismThe underworld or Hell according to Hinduism, Sikhism, Jainism and Buddhism, where souls are sent for the expiation of their sins.

    Synonyms: Yamaloka

Synonyms & antonyms

proper nounThe underworld or Hell according to Hinduism, Sikhism, Jainism and Buddhism, where souls are sent for the expiation of their sins.

Similar
Yamaloka
Also see
yamaloka

Origin

  1. Sanskritनरक
  2. EnglishNaraka

Borrowed from Sanskrit नरक (naraka).

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Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

AnkaraNakara
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APA

Naraka. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Naraka

MLA

“Naraka.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Naraka. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Naraka,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Naraka.

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