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Mohini

मोहिनी

Enchantress or bewitching one

Mohini is derived from the Sanskrit root 'moh', meaning to enchant or delude. In Hindu mythology, Mohini is the feminine avatar of the god Vishnu, representing the ultimate enchantress who captures the hearts of both gods and demons through her beauty and grace.

GirlSanskritSinh · LeoPurva PhalguniPythagorean no. 5 · The Free Spirit3 syllables
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Mohini in Indian languages

Hindi / Marathiमोहिनी
Bengaliমোহিনী
Punjabiਮੋਹਿਨੀ
Gujaratiમોહિની
Odiaମୋହିନୀ
Teluguమోహినీ
Kannadaಮೋಹಿನೀ
Malayalamമോഹിനീ
Tamilமோஹிநீ

Pythagorean numerology 5 · The Free Spirit — in this tradition, the number is associated with traits such as adventurous, curious, adaptable and energetic.

Sinh rashi · Leo — element Fire, ruled by Sun. Common naming sounds include Ma, Mi, Mu, Me, Mo and Ta.

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