"Danava" meaning in All languages combined

See Danava on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: From Sanskrit दानव (dānava). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|sa|दानव}} Sanskrit दानव (dānava) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Danava
  1. (Hinduism) Name of a race descending from Daksha. They were the sons of Danu, who in turn was a daughter of Daksha. Danu is connected with the waters of heavens and she is probably associated with the formless, primordial waters that existed prior to the creation. Wikipedia link: Danava (Hinduism) Tags: Hinduism Categories (topical): Hinduism
    Sense id: en-Danava-en-name-rustJzY~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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