Vishnu

//ˈvɪʃnu// name

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Proper Noun
  1. 1
    One of the Trimurti (trinity) in Hindu mythology, and the most venerated god in Hinduism. Hinduism
  2. 2
    A male given name from Sanskrit used in India.

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agniasvinsatmanavalokitabhairavabhairavi

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"The devotees of Vishnu are called Vaishnavas; the devotees of Shiva are Shaivites."

Etymology

Transliteration of Sanskrit विष्णु (viṣṇu).

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