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rakhi meaning in Hindi

राखी rākhī

/ˈɹɑːki/

rakhi in Hindi: राखी (rākhī). In English, rakhi means an ornamental cotton wristband tied by a girl or woman on to the wrist of her brother, or of one who takes on the responsibilities of a brother, particularly during the Raksha Bandhan festival.

Hindi words for rakhi

ornamental cotton wristband
राखी rākhī

English meaning of rakhi

  1. noun An ornamental cotton wristband tied by a girl or woman on to the wrist of her brother, or of one who takes on the responsibilities of a brother, particularly during the Raksha Bandhan festival.

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Questions about rakhi in Hindi

What is the meaning of rakhi in Hindi?
Rakhi in Hindi is राखी (rākhī).
rakhi का हिंदी में क्या अर्थ है?
Rakhi: राखी (rākhī).
What does rakhi mean in English?
Rakhi means an ornamental cotton wristband tied by a girl or woman on to the wrist of her brother, or of one who takes on the responsibilities of a brother, particularly during the Raksha Bandhan festival.

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