Vayu

name

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    The god of wind in Hindu and Vedic religion. A primary deity, father of Bhima and the spiritual father of Lord Hanuman. Hinduism, Vedic
  2. 2
    The dual-natured god of the wind and the atmosphere

Etymology

Borrowed from Sanskrit वायु (Vāyú).

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