Shakti

or Sak·ti

[ shuhk-tee ]

noun

, Hinduism.

1. the female principle or organ of generative power.
2. the wife of a deity, especially of Shiva. Compare Divine Mother.

Shakti

/ ˈʃʌktɪ /

noun

1. a variant of Sakti

Word History and Origins

Origin of Shakti¹

From the Sanskrit word śakti

Example Sentences

Malhan has named these two structures Shakti and Shiva, the latter one of the principal deities of Hinduism and the former a female cosmic force often portrayed as Shiva's consort.

From Science Daily

This Moment,” Shakti’s first official album in more than 45 years, blends traditional Indian music and jazz fusion.

From Seattle Times

As the rover roams around the mission's landing point - now named the Shiv Shakti Point - in what Isro has described as "the pursuit of lunar secrets", it has covered quite a distance.

From BBC

That trip also set into motion a business idea that crystallized this winter with the Shakti Shack ski fashion pop-up that will operate on Capitol Hill through the end of March.

From Seattle Times

He continued playing key roles in films such as "Shakti," "Karma" and "Saudagar."

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