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Japa

जपा

Hibiscus flower or meditative chanting

In Sanskrit, Japā refers to the vibrant red Hibiscus flower, which is revered in Hindu worship and offered to Goddess Kali and Lord Ganesha. It also relates to 'Japa', the spiritual discipline of silently repeating a sacred mantra or divine name. The name symbolizes beauty, spiritual devotion, and inner peace.

GirlSanskritMakar · CapricornUttara AshadhaPythagorean no. 1 · The Leader2 syllables
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Japa in Indian languages

Hindi / Marathiजपा
Bengaliজপা
Punjabiਜਪਾ
Gujaratiજપા
Odiaଜପା
Teluguజపా
Kannadaಜಪಾ
Malayalamജപാ
Tamilஜபா

Pythagorean numerology 1 · The Leader — in this tradition, the number is associated with traits such as independent, pioneering, ambitious and self-driven.

Makar rashi · Capricorn — element Earth, ruled by Saturn. Common naming sounds include Bho, Ja, Ji, Ju, Je and Khi.

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