proper noun
Parvati
PAH-vuh-tee
proper noun
1
A Hindu goddess associated with love, fertility, and devotion, regarded as a consort of Shiva.
"Parvati is often depicted alongside Shiva and their sons, Ganesha and Kartikeya."
2
A female given name of Indian origin.
"Her grandmother, also named Parvati, came from Rajasthan."
How to Use Parvati
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe name of a major Hindu goddess, and a common Indian first name.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit Parvati, related to the word for "mountain" — reflecting her mythological origin as the daughter of the Himalayas.