Danava
The English word “Danava” has 1 meaning listed here.
proper noun
- Name of a race descending from Daksha. They were the sons of Danu, who in turn was a daughter of Daksha. Danu is connected with the waters of heavens and she is probably associated with the formless, primordial waters that existed prior to the creation.
Etymology
From Sanskrit दानव (dānava).
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