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Devi
(Devi)
Pronunciation:
/ˈdeɪvi/
Hinduism
the supreme goddess, often identified with Parvati and Sakti.
(
devi
)
Indian
(in general use) a goddess.
Indian
used after the first name of a Hindu woman as a form of respect:
Deval Devi
Origin:
from Sanskrit
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