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Ushas

उषास्

Dawn or morning light

Ushas is derived from the Vedic Sanskrit word for 'dawn.' In Hindu mythology, she is the primary goddess of the dawn, celebrated in the Rigveda as a radiant figure who dispels darkness and brings renewal to the world.

GirlSanskritVrishabh · TaurusKrittikaPythagorean no. 5 · The Free Spirit2 syllables
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Ushas in Indian languages

Hindi / Marathiउषास्
Bengaliউষাস্
Punjabiਉਸ਼ਾਸ੍
Gujaratiઉષાસ્
Odiaଉଷାସ୍
Teluguఉషాస్
Kannadaಉಷಾಸ್
Malayalamഉഷാസ്
Tamilஉஷாஸ்

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

Vrishabh rashi · Taurus — element Earth, ruled by Venus. Common naming sounds include Ba, Bi, Bu, Ve, Vo and U.

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