Vrundavan
Sanskrit · Not verified · 3 syllables
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About the name Vrundavan
Vrundavan derives from Sanskrit, combining "vrinda" (basil plant) and "van" (forest), literally meaning "forest of basil" or more broadly "sacred grove." The name refers to the legendary birthplace and childhood home of Krishna in Hindu mythology, located in present-day Uttar Pradesh, India, and is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures with deep religious significance in Vaishnavism.
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Etymology
Vrundavan derives from Sanskrit, combining "vrinda" (basil plant) and "van" (forest), literally meaning "forest of basil" or more broadly "sacred grove." The name refers to the legendary birthplace and childhood home of Krishna in Hindu mythology, located in present-day Uttar Pradesh, India, and is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures with deep religious significance in Vaishnavism.
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