Gender Masculine
Usage Hinduism
Scripts पीताम्बर(Sanskrit)

Meaning & History

Derived from Sanskrit पीत (pita) meaning "yellow" and अम्बर (ambara) meaning "garment". This is another name of the Hindu gods Vishnu or Krishna, given to them because yellow clothing is traditionally worn at religious events.

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Entry updated December 8, 2017