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Sloka

Sloka

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A female name of Sanskrit origin used in India
  • proper noun
  • /ˈsloʊkə/
  • Indian
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  • My friend Sloka loves to dance.

Examples

  • The teacher called on Sloka to present her project to the class.

  • When Sloka won the award, her family celebrated with a special dinner.

  • At the conference, Sloka introduced herself as the new research fellow from Chennai.

  • Sloka is a beautiful name with deep meaning.

  • The name Sloka is often associated with beauty and grace in Indian culture.

  • Parents in India frequently choose the name Sloka for their daughters because of its Sanskrit roots.

  • Several girls in the school are named Sloka, each bringing her own charm to the class.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

The name Sloka comes from the Sanskrit word sloka, which means 'verse' or 'poem' and is like the English word 'verse' you find in songs or poems. So calling someone Sloka is like calling them a 'poem', which is why it is used as a female name in India.