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Sadhvi

Ascetic Woman

SAD-h-vee/səd̪d̪həʋi/

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6
Lucky #
Saturday
Lucky Day
Hindu
Origin
female
Gender

Meaning & Origin

One who is devoted to God, has renounced worldly pleasures and desires, and leads a simple, disciplined life.

Spiritual meaning

A name for a girl who is destined to lead a life dedicated to spiritual growth and enlightenment.

Language details

🕉️Sanskrit

सद्ह्वी

सत्त्ववन्तः, सद्धुमता, सद्गुणसेवी

🇮🇳Hindi

सद्धवी

सत्त्ववान, सद्गुणसेवि, सद्गतिवाली

🇮🇳Tamil

ஸத்தவீ

ஜொடியல் போற்குவர், தூய்மனமான வாழ்வுகள்

🇮🇳Telugu

సద్ధవీ

సత్త్వదేశి, సద్ధుదేశి, సద్గుణప్రేమ

🇮🇳Marathi

Sadhvi

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Ascetic Woman

🇧🇩Bengali

Sadhvi

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Ascetic Woman

Pronunciation & Numerology

Pronunciation

SAD-h-vee

/səd̪d̪həʋi/

Lucky number

6

Lucky day

Saturday

Lucky colors

OrangeYellowRed

Life path

3

Lucky stone

Rudraksha

Cultural & Spiritual notes

The title Sadhvi holds a significant place in the Hindu culture, primarily given to females who have undergone rigorous spiritual training and renounced the material world to pursue a life dedicated solely to spiritual growth and devotion to the Divine. Sadhvis are often seen as the embodiment of dedication, discipline, and selflessness, inspiring others with their humility, wisdom, and inner peace.

In the spiritual context, the title 'Sadhvi' signifies a person who is engrossed in the practice of Sadhana (spiritual practices) with utmost devotion and detachment. Through self-discipline and devotion, a Sadhvi strives to attain union with the Divine – a journey that transcends worldly desires, material pursuits, and pain. In essence, the word Sadhvi represents an individual's unwavering commitment to maintain a constant awareness of the Divine presence within and around them, and to live a life in alignment with that awareness.

Historical references

Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, a Hindu nationalist politician and a former Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) pracharak, was arrested in connection with the 2008 Malegaon bombings that killed six people and injured over 100. She was later acquitted due to lack of evidence.

2008

Sadhvi Brahamdas, a prominent Hindu saint and leader, was a disciple of Mahatma Gandhi and played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. He was arrested by the British rulers in 1932 and was imprisoned in the Yerwada Central Jail in Pune for his involvement in the civil disobedience movement.

1932

Notable people with this name

Sadhvi Bhagawati SaraswatiSadhvi Pragya

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