English Explanatory Dictionary

Vishnu

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. One of the Trimurti (trinity) in Hindu mythology, and the most venerated god in Hinduism.
  2. A male given name from Sanskrit used in India.

Pronunciation

/ˈvɪʃnu/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Vishnu.wav

Word forms

Vishnu Viṣṇu

Etymology

Transliteration of Sanskrit विष्णु (viṣṇu).

Synonyms

Narayana
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