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Hanuman

Hanuman

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A monkey god in Hindu stories who shows great strength and loyalty to the hero Rama
  • proper noun
  • Literature
: Hanuman
  • Hanuman, the monkey god... lifting an entire mountain to save his friend Lakshman.
  • the monkey god Hanuman
  • Hindu god Hanuman
  • Hanuman, the monkey god

Examples

  • Located in the Aravalli Hills, about 170 miles from Delhi, the witch temple is dedicated to Hanuman, the Hindu monkey god.

    Academic text (2012)

  • The monkey king, Hanuman, is a popular Indian hero who became a god in the Ramayana.

    Academic text (1999)

  • I am Hanuman, the Monkey Warrior!

    Sita Sings the Blues (2008)

  • It is the country of Hanuman, the Monkey God.

    Hanuman (1998)

  • It is the land of Hanuman, the Monkey God.

    Hanuman (1998)

  • Glory to Hanuman.

    Black Panther (2018)

  • Glory to Lord Hanuman.

    Delhi Safari (2012)

  • All hail Lord Hanuman.

    Delhi Safari (2012)

  • The highly popular monkey-god Hanuman, known for his strength, is worshipped for his unyielding devotion and selfless dedication to Lord Rama.

    Blog text (26)

  • In Hinduism, Hanuman is celebrated as a symbol of courage and unwavering devotion to Rama.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Hanuman comes from an old Indian word hanu meaning 'jaw' plus -man meaning 'having' or 'one who has'. Because Hanuman is the monkey god famous for his strong face and great strength and loyalty, the name helps you remember his power and faith.