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Naga vs Hiranya

NagaHiranya
Meaning serpent gold
Origin sanskrit sanskrit
Gender Unisex Unisex
Pronunciation NAH-gah hih-RAHN-yah
Syllables 2 3

What does Naga mean?

From Sanskrit नाग (naga) 'snake, serpent', also denoting the semi-divine serpent beings (nagas) of Hindu and Buddhist lore. Note: classical Sanskrit lexicons record a secondary established sense 'elephant', and the deeper etymology of the word is itself uncertain; the primary and relevant meaning here is 'serpent'.

What does Hiranya mean?

From Sanskrit 'hiranya' (हिरण्य) meaning 'gold'; the related adjective 'hiranmaya' means 'golden'. Dictionary-level 'gold' meaning is well attested.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Naga and Hiranya?

Naga means serpent (sanskrit origin), while Hiranya means gold (sanskrit origin).