RAMA

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Meaning:

Avatar of Vishnu whose name is synonymous with God; any of three incarnations: Ramachandra or Parashurama or Balarama

Example:

in Hindu folklore Rama is the epitome of chivalry and courage and obedience to sacred law

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Instance hypernyms:

avatar (the manifestation of a Hindu deity (especially Vishnu) in human or superhuman or animal form)

Instance hyponyms:

Ramachandra (a hero in Hindu mythology; an incarnation of Vishnu)

Balarama (elder brother of Krishna; an incarnation of Vishnu)

Parashurama (an incarnation of Vishnu who rid the earth of Kshatriyas)