Gurudeva
Sanskrit · Not verified · 4 syllables
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About the name Gurudeva
Gurudeva is a Sanskrit compound name combining "guru" (teacher/master) and "deva" (god/divine), meaning "divine teacher" or "god-like master." The name is primarily used in Hindu, Buddhist, and yogic traditions, particularly in India and among practitioners of Eastern spirituality, often bestowed upon respected spiritual teachers and gurus.
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Etymology
Gurudeva is a Sanskrit compound name combining "guru" (teacher/master) and "deva" (god/divine), meaning "divine teacher" or "god-like master." The name is primarily used in Hindu, Buddhist, and yogic traditions, particularly in India and among practitioners of Eastern spirituality, often bestowed upon respected spiritual teachers and gurus.
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