🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

ヨギーニ

Pronunciation / Transliteration: yogīni

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Yogini/joʊˈɡiːni/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"そのヨギーニは瞑想のクラスを指導しました。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A woman who practices yoga, especially in a spiritual or mystical context.

    "The yogini led the retreat, guiding participants through advanced meditation techniques."
  2. 2

    In some traditions, a female deity or a woman with supernatural powers.

    "The ancient texts describe the yogini as a powerful figure capable of transcending the physical realm."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'yogini' originates from the Sanskrit word 'योगिनी' (yoginī), which refers to a female practitioner of yoga. It has been used in Hindu and Buddhist traditions, evolving over centuries to denote not only a practitioner but also a spiritual woman with mystical powers.

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