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View Name: Pitambara


PITAMBARA
GENDER: Masculine
USAGE: Indian, Hinduism
OTHER SCRIPTS: पीताम्बर (Hindi, Sanskrit)
Meaning & History
Means "yellow garments", derived from Sanskrit पीत (pita) "yellow" and अम्बर (ambara) "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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VARIANT: Pitambar (Indian)
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