Lakshmi

[ luhksh-mee ]

noun

1. the Hindu goddess of fortune.

Lakshmi

/ ˈlɑːkʃmɪ /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Lakshmi¹

from Sanskrit Lāksmi, literally: wealth, splendour

Example Sentences

On this day, families worship Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth.

From BBC

Lakshmi’s upcoming hosting gig comes after she announced her departure from “Top Chef” as host and judge last June.

From Salon

The incident has gripped Malaysia, with some 110 rescuers working around the clock this past week in search of Vijaya Lakshmi Gali, 48.

From BBC

In a season 2 episode of Padma Lakshmi's "Taste the Nation" on Hulu, Lakshmi profiled Afghan people, culture and food in her usual inquisitive, empathetic manner.

From Salon

Former host Padma Lakshmi also earned the "Outstanding Host" nomination repeatedly over the course of her tenure.

From Salon