Lakshmi

[luhksh-mee]

noun

1. the Hindu goddess of fortune.

Lakshmi

/ ˈlɑːkʃmɪ /

noun

1. Hinduism the goddess of wealth and prosperity, and the consort of the god Vishnu

Word History and Origins

Origin of Lakshmi¹

from Sanskrit Lāksmi, literally: wealth, splendour

Example Sentences

Padma Lakshmi is the daughter of a South Indian mother who brought her to America for a better life.

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Festivities surround honoring the goddess of prosperity and abundance, Lakshmi.

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The attack on Lakshmi took place on the night of 24 June 2017, according to the court order seen by the BBC.

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Quick to rise to his defence was Padma Lakshmi, cookbook author and culinary ambassador, who called the influencers out for their cultural insensitivity.

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"He drives to nearby villages to sell goods despite being on dialysis," Lakshmi says.

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