Vakpati
Sanskrit · Not verified · 3 syllables
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About the name Vakpati
Vakpati is a Sanskrit compound name derived from "vak" (वाक्, meaning speech or voice) and "pati" (पति, meaning lord or master), literally meaning "lord of speech" or "master of eloquence." The name was used in Hindu and Buddhist cultures, notably borne by the 8th-century Kashmiri poet and playwright Vakpati, who was celebrated in Sanskrit literary traditions.
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Etymology
Vakpati is a Sanskrit compound name derived from "vak" (वाक्, meaning speech or voice) and "pati" (पति, meaning lord or master), literally meaning "lord of speech" or "master of eloquence." The name was used in Hindu and Buddhist cultures, notably borne by the 8th-century Kashmiri poet and playwright Vakpati, who was celebrated in Sanskrit literary traditions.
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