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goddess

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/ˈɡɒd.əs/ · god-dess

A female deity or divine figure worshipped in various religions.

Meanings

nounformal

A female deity or divine figure worshipped in various religions.

ایک مادہ دیوتا یا الہی شخصیت جس کی مختلف مذاہب میں عبادت کی جاتی ہے۔

دیوی

devi

Formal: دیوی

Synonyms

divinitydeitygoddess figureدیوتیخدامعبودہ

Antonyms

goddemonخداشیطان

Common Collocations

  • earth goddess
  • war goddess
  • goddess of love

Example Sentences

In ancient cultures, the goddess of love was often depicted as a beautiful woman.

قدیم ثقافتوں میں، محبت کی دیوی کو اکثر ایک خوبصورت عورت کی شکل میں پیش کیا جاتا تھا۔

Qadeem saqafatoun mein, mohabbat ki devi ko aksar ek khoobsurat aurat ki shakl mein pesh kiya jata tha.

Many people worshipped the fertility goddess to ensure a good harvest.

بہت سے لوگوں نے بہتر فصل کے لیے زرخیزی کی دیوی کی عبادت کی۔

Bahut se logon ne behtar fasal ke liye zakhizi ki devi ki ibadat ki.

The goddess is often portrayed in art and literature as a symbol of power.

دیوی کو اکثر فن اور ادب میں طاقت کی علامت کے طور پر پیش کیا جاتا ہے۔

Devi ko aksar fun aur adab mein taqat ki alamaat ke tor par pesh kiya jata hai.

Easily Confused With

god:A god typically refers to a male deity, while a goddess specifically refers to a female deity.

Word Family

goddesshood
nounدیوی کی فطرت
goddess-like
adjectiveدیوی کی مانند

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'goddess' as 'God's (goddess) representative on earth'.

Imagine a beautiful figure in flowing robes, representing divine femininity and power.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

محبت کی دیوی کی صورت، دل کو باغ باغ کردے۔

Mohabbat ki devi ki soorat, dil ko bagh bagh karde.

In the form of the goddess of love, she blossoms the heart.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جہاں خدا ہے، وہاں دیوی بھی ہے۔

Jahan khuda hai, wahan devi bhi hai.

Where there is God, there is also the goddess.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "goddess" — female deity

First known use: 16th century

The term 'goddess' has evolved from the Old English 'goddess', a feminine form of 'god'. It has been used in various cultures to signify divine female beings.