Naamkaran · नामकरण
Diwali
pronounced /Di-wa-li/
हिन्दी:दिवलि·ગુજરાતી:દિવલિ
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Row of lamps (variant of Deepawali).
About the name
Diwali is a traditional Indian girl name meaning 'Row of lamps (variant of Deepawali)'.
Frequently Asked Questions about Diwali
- What is the meaning of the name Diwali?
- Diwali means "Row of lamps (variant of Deepawali).". It is a traditional girl name of Indian origin.
- What is the Rashi (zodiac sign) for Diwali?
- The Rashi (zodiac sign) for Diwali is Meena.
- What is the Nakshatra and Pada for Diwali?
- The Nakshatra for Diwali is Purva Bhadrapada.
- How is Diwali written in Hindi and Gujarati scripts?
- हिन्दी (Devanagari): दिवलि · ગુજરાતી (Gujarati): દિવલિ
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