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deeksha

deeksha is the alternative form of diksha.

Meaning of diksha

Noun

diksha (plural dikshas)

  1. The giving of a mantra or initiation by the guru in Indian religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.

See all 2 meanings of diksha

Proper noun capitalized: Deeksha

Deeksha

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

Forms of deeksha

Noun
pluraldeekshas
Proper noun
alternative formDiksha

Origin of deeksha

Borrowed from Sanskrit दीक्षा (dīkṣā).

Questions about deeksha

What does deeksha mean?
Deeksha means a female given name from Sanskrit used in India.
What is deeksha the alternative form of?
Deeksha is the alternative form of diksha.
What part of speech is deeksha?
Deeksha is a proper noun.

Words near deeksha in the dictionary

  1. deeked
  2. deekied
  3. deekies
  4. deekin
  5. deeks
  6. deeksha
  7. deekshas
  8. deeksies
  9. deeky
  10. deekyin
  11. deel

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