asha

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noun

The concept of truth and existence in Zoroastrianism, usually associated with the Amesha Spentas.

Opposite
druj
OriginSanskrit आशा →
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Meanings

asha1

nounasha (uncountable)
  1. uncountableZoroastrianismThe concept of truth and existence in Zoroastrianism, usually associated with the Amesha Spentas.

    Antonyms: druj

Asha2

proper noun
  1. A female given name from Sanskrit used in India.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe concept of truth and existence in Zoroastrianism, usually associated with the Amesha Spentas.

Opposite
druj

Origin

asha · noun

Transliteration of Avestan 𐬀𐬴𐬀 (aṣ̌a). Doublet of rta.

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Asha · proper noun

  1. Sanskritआशा“hope, wish”
  2. EnglishAsha

Borrowed from Sanskrit आशा (āśā, “hope, wish”).

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Translations

Hindi आशा
  • आशा (āśā)female given name

Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

HaasSaha
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