"Shakti" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Sanskrit शक्ति (śákti, “power, energy”). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|sa|शक्ति||power, energy|tr=śákti}} Sanskrit शक्ति (śákti, “power, energy”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Shakti
  1. (Hinduism) The Hindu concept or personification of the divine feminine aspect, sometimes referred to as 'The Divine Mother'. Shakti represents the active, dynamic principles of feminine power. Tags: Hinduism Categories (topical): Hindu deities, Hinduism Related terms: Shaktism, Parvati Translations (Hindu concept): 性力 (xìnglì) (Chinese Mandarin), शक्ति (śakti) [feminine] (Sanskrit)

Alternative forms

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