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Drushika

Goddess of divine speech

dru-SHIK-ah/dɾuʃɪkə/

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6
Lucky #
Friday
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Female
Gender

Meaning & Origin

Drushika is a Sanskrit name derived from the word drush, which means 'to see'. This name is believed to be the name of the goddess of divine speech. She is revered as the goddess of eloquence and is often invoked for the power of speech.

Spiritual meaning

The power of divine speech

Language details

🕉️Sanskrit

द्रुशिका

दृष्टिका - दृष्टि का कारण

🇮🇳Hindi

द्रुशिका

दृष्टिका

🇮🇳Tamil

த்ருஷிகா

ஜ்ஞானம் களையுள்ள ஜனனி

🇮🇳Telugu

ద్రుశికా

దృష్టియేయే జననేయే

🇮🇳Marathi

Drushika

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Goddess of divine speech

🇧🇩Bengali

Drushika

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Goddess of divine speech

Pronunciation & Numerology

Pronunciation

dru-SHIK-ah

/dɾuʃɪkə/

Lucky number

6

Lucky day

Friday

Lucky colors

GoldYellow

Life path

3

Lucky stone

Pearl

Cultural & Spiritual notes

The name Drushika has been an integral part of Hindu culture, especially for those who revere goddesses and the power of speech. It's a name often given to girls and carries with it a sense of dignity and grace.

Drushika is considered a symbol of the power of speech and eloquence. It's believed that invoking her name during rituals or reciting mantras helps in improving one's communication skills and expressing one's thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively. Additionally, the name is a reminder of the importance of listening actively and communicating kindly and respectfully.

Historical references

Drushikas are mentioned in the Mahabharata as one of the five tribes of Vrishni clans. Drushikas were the descendants of Drushasena, a younger brother of King Krishna.

circa 3000 BCE - 2000 BCE

The name Drushika is also associated with a celestial nymph, Drusha, in Hindu mythology. According to legend, Lord Indra, the king of gods, was enamored by Drusha and attempted to abduct her. In retaliation, Lord Shiva burnt Indra with his third eye.

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Goddess of divine speech