Red
Pronunciation: lah-hu
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Lahu is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Red". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: lah-hu. Lucky number: 1. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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Lahu
हिन्दू नाम जिसका अर्थ है Red
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
lah-hu
IPA
/lɑhʊ/
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
1
Lucky Day
Monday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
(Ruby)
Life Path Number
1
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Lahu was a king of the Vatsa kingdom in ancient India during the Magadha Empire period. He is best known for his alliance with Chandragupta Maurya, which helped him expand his territories and solidify his rule.
Circa 4th century BC
Another Lahu is mentioned as a king in the Mahabharata epic, who ruled over the Kalinga kingdom around the 3rd century BC. He is most famous for his war with Bhagadatta, which ended in a stalemate due to divine intervention.
Circa 3rd century BC
Translations
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Lahu
हिन्दू नाम जिसका अर्थ है Red
Lahu
हिन्दू नाम जिसका अर्थ है Red
Lahu
இந்து பெயர் என்று பொருள் Red
Lahu
హిందూ పేరు అంటే Red
Lahu
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Red
Lahu
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Red
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