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merit meaning in Sanskrit

गुण guṇa

UK/ˈmɛɹɪt//ˈmɛɹɪt/

merit in Sanskrit: गुण (guṇa), अर्हति (arhati), पुण्य (puṇya). In English, merit means a claim to commendation or a reward.

Sanskrit words for merit

something deserving or worthy of positive recognition or reward: गुण guṇa
(Buddhism, Jainism) sum of all the good deeds that a person does: पुण्य puṇya
to deserve, earn — see also deserve, earn: अर्हति arhati
to be deserving or worthy: अर्हति arhati

English meaning of merit

noun A claim to commendation or a reward.
noun A mark or token of approbation or to recognize excellence.
noun Something deserving or worthy of positive recognition or reward.
noun The sum of all the good deeds that a person does which determines the quality of the person's next state of existence and contributes to the person's growth towards enlightenment.

Full definition of merit

merit in a sentence

For her good performance in the examination, her teacher gave her ten merits.
His reward for his merit was a check for $50.
to acquire or make merit

Synonyms of merit

merit in other languages

Questions about merit in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of merit in Sanskrit?: Merit in Sanskrit is गुण (guṇa), अर्हति (arhati), पुण्य (puṇya).
merit इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?: Merit: गुण (guṇa), अर्हति (arhati), पुण्य (puṇya).
What does merit mean in English?: Merit means a claim to commendation or a reward.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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