Shukra

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/ˈʃuːkɹə/

proper noun

The son of Bhrigu, and preceptor of the Daityas, and the guru of the Asuras.

OriginSanskrit शुक्र →
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Meanings

proper noun

alternative Sukra

  1. HinduismThe son of Bhrigu, and preceptor of the Daityas, and the guru of the Asuras.
  2. astronomyVenus

Origin

  1. Sanskritशुक्र“bright”
  2. EnglishShukra

From Sanskrit शुक्र (śukra, “bright”).

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Translations

Hindi शुक्र
  • शुक्र (śukra)the Hindu deity

Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

ShakurHruskakurashkharsu
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Chicago

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