Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

asura

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.37 in modern English

Syllables
asura
IPA
5
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
1
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

One of the power-seeking deities involved in constant conflict with the more benevolent Devas.

noun

A member of the lowest class of deities and demigods of the Kāmadhātu.

noun

Alternative spelling of Asura.

Etymology

Transliteration of Sanskrit असुर (asura). Doublet of Ahura and Æsir.

Inflected Forms

Asuras (plural) asur (alternative, India)

Frequently Paired Words

rakshasa Asuri

Questions

What does asura mean?
One of the power-seeking deities involved in constant conflict with the more benevolent Devas.
Where does asura come from?
Transliteration of Sanskrit असुर (asura). Doublet of Ahura and Æsir.

How to pronounce asura

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