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Origin and Meaning of the Name Rasa

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Girl


Origin:	Lithuanian
Meaning:	Dew


Origin:	Afghan
Meaning:	Expressive


Origin:	Sanskrit
Meaning:	Nectar; full of essence


Pronunciation:	(RAH sa) (RA sah) [Guide]

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Hindu Names, Nature Names, Sanskrit Names, Farsi Names, Hindi Names, Afghan Names, Indian Names, Lithuanian Names, Persian Names

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English, Hindi, Lithuanian and Persian speaking countries

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A name with strong ties to many different cultures.

Rasa has two different meanings as a Hindu name. With the first given pronuncation the meaning comes down to 'full of essence', with the second to 'nectar'. It refers to a dance performed by Krishna and his followers, the gopis or cowherds, and is used as an alternative name for the earth.