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darshana

darshana

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A South Asian female name that means vision
  • proper noun
  • /ˈdɑːrʃənə/
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  • The last harbored a cushioned throne reserved for the current guru, who sits on it when granting darshana and receiving puja.

Examples

  • Madam Darshana Shailaja, one should never bring weapons to someone else's party.

    Aladdin 3477: The Jinn of Wisdom (2025)

  • Madam Darshana Shailaja, Venkata Gatekeeper.

    Aladdin 3477: The Jinn of Wisdom (2025)

  • Madam Darshana Shailaja.

    Aladdin 3477: The Jinn of Wisdom (2025)

  • 89 Darshana refers more directly to the "glance" or "seeing": eye contact that constitutes the ultimate exchange between devotee and god.

    Academic text (2008)

  • "Buddh darshana karo sweekar."

    Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar (2000)

  • "Buddh darshana karo sweekar."

    Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar (2000)

  • Similarly, guru-darshana, or "exchanging glances" with the guru, and guru-puja, or "worship" of the guru, are well-established practices in India today.

    Academic text (2008)

  • Darshana has always loved her name, which means 'Darshana' in Sanskrit.

  • When she was born, her parents gave her the name Darshana, hoping she would bring clarity and insight.

  • As Darshana practiced her art, she often felt that her creativity was a reflection of her name's meaning.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Darshana is a common South Asian female name from the Sanskrit root darsh meaning 'to see' or 'vision', so the name suggests someone with insight or a clear way of seeing things.