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Shakti

शक्ति

Power, energy, or strength

Shakti is derived from the Sanskrit word 'shak', meaning to be able or capable. In Hindu philosophy, it represents the primordial cosmic energy and the dynamic force that moves through the entire universe, often personified as the Divine Feminine.

UnisexSanskritKumbh · AquariusShatabhishaPythagorean no. 5 · The Free Spirit2 syllables
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Shakti in Indian languages

Hindi / Marathiशक्ति
Bengaliশক্তি
Punjabiਸ਼ਕ੍ਤਿ
Gujaratiશક્તિ
Odiaଶକ୍ତି
Teluguశక్తి
Kannadaಶಕ್ತಿ
Malayalamശക്തി
Tamilஶக்தி

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

Kumbh rashi · Aquarius — element Air, ruled by Saturn. Common naming sounds include Go, Sa, Si, Su, Se, So and Sha.

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