Hanuman

See also: hanuman

English

Etymology

From Sanskrit हनुमान् (hanumān). Possibly a doublet of Andaman.

Proper noun

Hanuman

  1. A Hindu demi-god who was a devotee of Lord Rama. He was born to Anjana and Vayu, plays the role of a god’s servant in Ramayana, and is also known as the "monkey god". He represents loyalty to the Lord and Master.
    Synonyms: Anjaneya, Anjani Putra, Bajarangbali, Balbrahamchari, Mahavira, Marutinandan, Pavanputra, Vayu Putra

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Portuguese

Alternative forms

Etymology

Transliteration of Sanskrit हनुमान् (hanumān). Possibly a doublet of Andamã.

Pronunciation

  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /a.nuˈmɐ̃/

Proper noun

Hanuman m

  1. (Hinduism) Hanuman (Hindu god)