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Bhavani

bah-VAH-nee

/bɑːˈvɑːniː/

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bhavani

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Telugu/Sanskrit (Andhra Pradesh/Telangana, India)
Meaning
The goddess Bhavani; a form of Parvati/Durga
Gender
female

Pronunciation tips

'Bh' is aspirated — breathy 'b'. Stress on 'VA'. Also a river name in Tamil Nadu.

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