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Vayu meaning in Sanskrit

वायु Vāyú

Vayu in Sanskrit: वायु (Vāyú). In English, Vayu means the god of wind in Hindu and Vedic religion. A primary deity, father of Bhima and the spiritual father of Lord Hanuman.

Sanskrit words for Vayu

Indo-Iranian deity
वायु Vāyú

English meaning of Vayu

  1. proper noun The god of wind in Hindu and Vedic religion. A primary deity, father of Bhima and the spiritual father of Lord Hanuman.
  2. proper noun The dual-natured god of the wind and the atmosphere.

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Questions about Vayu in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of Vayu in Sanskrit?
Vayu in Sanskrit is वायु (Vāyú).
Vayu इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Vayu: वायु (Vāyú).
What does Vayu mean in English?
Vayu means the god of wind in Hindu and Vedic religion. A primary deity, father of Bhima and the spiritual father of Lord Hanuman.

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