Shani
शनि
Sanskrit शनि (Shani), the planet Saturn and the god who governs it.
Meaning and origin
In Hindu tradition Shani is both the Sanskrit word for the planet Saturn and one of the nine Navagraha, the celestial beings who steer human fortune in Vedic astrology.
How to pronounce Shani
| Hindi | SHUH-nee /ˈʃəni/ |
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