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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bhava

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.83 in modern English

Syllables
bha-va
IPA
13
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A feeling or mood, especially one of maturation that arises from understanding of the continuity of life and death (reincarnation).

Countable; Uncountable

name

The eighth year of the 60-year cycle of the Tamil calendar.

Etymology

Borrowed from Sanskrit भव (bhava) directly, as well as through Pali bhava.

Word Breakdown

  • Root: भू, bhava

Usage

Inflected Forms

bhavas (plural)

Questions

What does bhava mean?
A feeling or mood, especially one of maturation that arises from understanding of the continuity of life and death (reincarnation).
Where does bhava come from?
Borrowed from Sanskrit भव (bhava) directly, as well as through Pali bhava.

How to pronounce bhava

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