Paanchali
Sanskrit · Not verified · 3 syllables
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About the name Paanchali
Paanchali (also spelled Panchali) means "princess of Panchala" in Sanskrit, derived from "Panchala," an ancient Indian kingdom, with the feminine suffix "-i" indicating a woman from that region.
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Etymology
Paanchali (also spelled Panchali) means "princess of Panchala" in Sanskrit, derived from "Panchala," an ancient Indian kingdom, with the feminine suffix "-i" indicating a woman from that region. The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures and appears in Hindu mythology as another name for Draupadi, the central female character in the Mahabharata epic.
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