Lakshmi
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Lakshmi
from Sanskrit Lāksmi, literally: wealth, splendour
Example Sentences
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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
Ms. Lakshmi serves it on a bed of traditional Southern cheesy grits and suggests chowchow pickles, an old-time relish, as a side.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2025
Festivities surround honoring the goddess of prosperity and abundance, Lakshmi.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2025
If Lakshmi, goddess of wealth, one day favours me bountifully, Oxford is fifth on the list of cities I would like to visit before I pass on, after Mecca, Varanasi, Jerusalem and Paris.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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