Jagannath

name

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    The name of Lord Krishna and Vishnu.

    "As I have by my own good fortune and exertions accumulated a large treasure, viz. forty lacs of marhs of gold taken from the countries of the conquered bhuniyas, and jewels to the value of seven lacs eighty-eight thousand marhs, it is now my intention to devote a portion to the service of Jagannáth, by building a new temple one hundred cubits high, and bestowing a quantity of ornaments and utensils."

  2. 2
    A male given name from Sanskrit used commonly in India.

Etymology

From Sanskrit जगन्नाथ (jagannātha). Doublet of juggernaut.

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