siddhi

[ sid-dee ]

noun

1. Yoga. a miraculous power imparted by the late stages of intense meditation. Pali iddhi.
2. Buddhism. any occult power acquired through discipline.

Word History and Origins

Origin of siddhi¹

From Sanskrit

Example Sentences

Siddhi Uppaladadium, a 17-year-old who lives in New Jersey and is of Indian descent, said that she finds the trend off-putting.

From New York Times

Siddhi tries her hand at stand-up comedy and decides to stay single.

From New York Times

The series is set in south Mumbai, one of the wealthiest districts in a country with staggering inequality, and much like “Sex and the City,” it revolves around four female characters: Damini, an investigative journalist played by Sayani Gupta; Umang, a bisexual gym trainer played by Bani J; Anjana, a lawyer and divorced mother played by Kirti Kulhari; and Siddhi, the aimless, single child of a wealthy family, played by Maanvi Gagroo.

From New York Times

About two-and-a-half miles to the southwest is Siddhi Vinayak Mandir, a beautiful temple dedicated to Ganesha and an essential place of worship for many Mumbai Hindus.

From New York Times

“Siddhi stated that succession would be a difficult transition time for Thailand,” the cable says.

From Los Angeles Times