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Lakshmi

American  
[luhksh-mee] / ˈlʌkʃ mi /

noun

  1. the Hindu goddess of fortune.


Lakshmi British  
/ ˈlɑːkʃmɪ /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Lakshmi

from Sanskrit Lāksmi, literally: wealth, splendour

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Sky News said Bezos was part of an investor group led by Amit Bhatia, the son-in-law of India steel billionaire Lakshmi Mittal, that also also includes Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin.

From Barron's Aug. 10, 2026

Bhatia, the son-in-law of India steel billionaire Lakshmi Mittal, is heading a consortium interested in buying into the 20-time English champions.

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

"The offerings are meant for the temple's upkeep and for the welfare of pilgrims. It's not meant for people to take home," said Vijay Lakshmi.

From BBC Jun. 26, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 10, 2025

He found him again at prayer in the temple of Vishnu, where he related to him stories about Vishnu and Lakshmi.

From "Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse

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