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charm meaning in Sanskrit

करण karaṇa

UK/tʃɑːm//t͡ʃɑɹm/

charm in Sanskrit: करण (karaṇa), योग (yoga), लावण्य (lāvaṇya), लक्ष्मी (lakṣmī). In English, charm means an object, act or words believed to have magic power (usually carries a positive connotation).

Sanskrit words for charm

something with magic power
करण karaṇa, योग yoga
quality of inspiring delight or admiration
लावण्य lāvaṇya, करण karaṇa, लक्ष्मी lakṣmī, योग yoga

English meaning of charm

  1. noun An object, act or words believed to have magic power (usually carries a positive connotation).
  2. noun The ability to persuade, delight or arouse admiration.
  3. noun A small trinket on a bracelet or chain, etc., traditionally supposed to confer luck upon the wearer.
  4. noun A group of goldfinches or other songbirds, or sometimes hummingbirds.

Full definition of charm

charm in a sentence

  • a charm against evil
  • It works like a charm.
  • He had great personal charm.

Synonyms of charm

All synonyms of charm

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Questions about charm in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of charm in Sanskrit?
Charm in Sanskrit is करण (karaṇa), योग (yoga), लावण्य (lāvaṇya), लक्ष्मी (lakṣmī).
charm इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Charm: करण (karaṇa), योग (yoga), लावण्य (lāvaṇya), लक्ष्मी (lakṣmī).
What does charm mean in English?
Charm means an object, act or words believed to have magic power (usually carries a positive connotation).

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