🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

Varada

Pronunciation / Transliteration: vaʁada

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Varada/vaˈɾadɐ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Dans la mythologie hindoue, Varada est vénéré comme le donneur de souhaits."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A figure in Hindu mythology who is considered a giver of boons and blessings.

    "In the temple, devotees prayed to Varada for prosperity and happiness."
  2. 2

    A term used to describe a person who is generous or benevolent.

    "She was known as a Varada in her community, always helping those in need."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'Varada' originates from the Sanskrit word 'वरद', which means 'granter of wishes' or 'bestower'. It has been adopted into various languages, including Portuguese, where it retains its connotation of benevolence and generosity.

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