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Definition of narmada
narmada
/nɑːrˈmɑː.də/
nar · ma · da
narmada Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major river in central India that flows westwards through Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat before emptying into the Arabian Sea, revered as one of the seven holy rivers of Hinduism.
Example
"Millions of pilgrims gather along the banks of the Narmada to perform sacred rituals and bathe in its waters."
Word Nuance & Usage
As a geographical proper noun, it is always capitalized and is typically preceded by the definite article (e.g., 'the Narmada').
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Sanskrit 'Narmadā' (नर्मदा), meaning 'giver of pleasure' or 'bringer of joy', derived from 'narma' (pleasure, joy) and the suffix '-dā' (giving).
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Narmada. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/narmada