Drupada
द्रुपद
A Sanskrit compound read either as "wooden pillar" or as "firm-footed".
Meaning and origin
Drupada is a Sanskrit warrior's name that in the epic Mahabharata belongs to the king of Panchala, father of Draupadi and of her twin brother Dhrishtadyumna.
How to pronounce Drupada
| Hindi | DROO-puh-duh /d̪rupəd̪ə/ |
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