Download the app
educalingo
Search

Meaning of "lingam" in the English dictionary

Dictionary
DICTIONARY
section

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD LINGAM

From Sanskrit.
info
Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
facebooktwitterpinterestwhatsapp
section

PRONUNCIATION OF LINGAM

lingam  [ˈlɪŋɡəm] play
facebooktwitterpinterestwhatsapp

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LINGAM

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Lingam is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LINGAM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

lingam

Lingam

The lingam is a representation of the Hindu deity Shiva used for worship in temples. In traditional Indian society, the linga is rather seen as a symbol of the energy and potentiality of the God. The lingam is often represented alongside the yoni, a symbol of the goddess or of Shakti, female creative energy. The union of lingam and yoni represents the "indivisible two-in-oneness of male and female, the passive space and active time from which all life originates".

Definition of lingam in the English dictionary

The first definition of lingam in the dictionary is the masculine gender. Other definition of lingam is the Hindu phallic image of the god Siva. Lingam is also the penis.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LINGAM


algum
ˈælɡəm
amalgam
əˈmælɡəm
begum
ˈbeɪɡəm
Egham
ˈɛɡəm
jugum
ˈdʒuːɡəm
ogam
ˈɒɡəm
ogham
ˈɒɡəm
sagum
ˈseɪɡəm
sorghum
ˈsɔːɡəm
Targum
ˈtɑːɡəm
tergum
ˈtɜːɡəm
trangam
ˈtræŋɡəm
whangam
ˈwæŋɡəm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LINGAM

ling
ling.
linga
Lingala
Lingayen Gulf
lingcod
lingel
linger
lingerer
lingerie
lingering
lingeringly
lingo
lingonberry
lingot
lingster
lingua
lingua franca
linguae
linguae francae

WORDS THAT END LIKE LINGAM

Adam
am
Amsterdam
cam
Chattagam
cream
cryptogam
dam
dream
gam
Islam
jam
Nam
on the beam
phaenogam
phanerogam
polygam
program
ram
sam

Synonyms and antonyms of lingam in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «lingam» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR
online translator

TRANSLATION OF LINGAM

Find out the translation of lingam to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of lingam from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «lingam» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

林甘
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

lingam
570 millions of speakers

English

lingam
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

लिंगम
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

على lingam
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

лингам
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

lingam
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

লিঙ্গ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

lingam
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Lingam
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Lingam
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

リンガ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

lingam
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Lingam
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

lingam
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

லிங்கமும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अंग इ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

lingam
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

lingam
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

lingam
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

лингам
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Lingam
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

lingam
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

lingam
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Lingam
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

lingam
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of lingam

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LINGAM»

The term «lingam» is regularly used and occupies the 66.911 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
0
100%
FREQUENCY
Regularly used
69
/100
The map shown above gives the frequency of use of the term «lingam» in the different countries.
Principal search tendencies and common uses of lingam
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «lingam».

FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LINGAM» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «lingam» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «lingam» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about lingam

EXAMPLES

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LINGAM»

Discover the use of lingam in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to lingam and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Shiva Lingam
This Book Details The Intriguing Journey Of A Mature Western Woman, Who Travelled And Immersed Herself In The Energy Of The 12 Jyotir Lingams And Temples Of India, And Completed Her Journey With The Mt.Kailash Manasarovar Yatra.
Irene M. Watson
2
Remarks on Mr. Lingam Lakshmaji Pantlu Gaur's lecture on the ...
Pramadadasa Mittra. W , - ,-. * r. i / /„// * >*,,*' REMARKS ON MR. LINGAM LAKSHMAJI PANTLU.
Pramadadasa Mittra, 1867
3
The Kama Sutra
`The armlet' (Valaya) should be of the same size as the lingam, and should have its outer surface made rough with globules. `The couple' (Sanghati) is formed of two armlets. `The bracelet' (Chudaka) is made by joining three or more armlets, ...
Vātsyāyana, 1969
4
The Book of Stones: Who They Are and What They Teach
AFFIRMATION I turn to Spirit for truth, wisdom and guidance, and I clearly express the messages I receive. SHIVA LINGAM key words Kundalini activation, vitality and prana, spiritual transformation and rebirth, enlightenment, oneness with the ...
Robert Simmons, Naisha Ahsian, 2007
5
Vegetable Diseases and Their Control
Gabrielson. P. H. Williams, and P. A. Delwiche. 1981. Virulence in Phoma lingam to cabbage. Plant Dis. 65:865-867. Bonman, J. M.,andR. 1.. Gabrielson. 1981. 1. ocalized infections of siliques and seed of cabbage by Phoma lingam. Plant Dis.
Arden F. Sherf, 1986
6
The Cult of Draupadi, Volume 2: On Hindu Ritual and the Goddess
his head (see plate 8).20 Indeed, Pottu Raja may be represented by lingam-like cones, as at Annur. Nor is it surprising that, insofar as Vlrapattiran is a substitute for Pottu Raja and a manifestation of Siva himself, he should often be reduced to  ...
Alf Hiltebeitel, 1991
7
The Essence of Tantric Sexuality
the divine feminine. This is an object of veneration, not unlike the Christian cross, which is in fact a lingam without a yoni, since the only acceptable Christian worship of the divine feminine is the worship of the Virgin Mary. In Hindu worship, the ...
Mark A. Michaels, Patricia Johnson, 2006
8
Linga Purana
Then one should repeat the 'Panchaaksharee Mantra' COM NAMAH SHIVAAYA) at least 108 times. This offering should be followed by the 'Abhishekam' ( ceremonial bathing of the Lingam) with Panchamritam. "Subsequently the devotee ...
Dr. Vinay
9
Bhakti Sangeet: Digital Edition
Bramha muraari suraar chita lingam, Nirmala bhaasita shobita lingam, J anmaja duhkha vinaa shaka lingam Tat prana maami sadaa Shiva lingam... Deva muni pravaraar chita lingam, Kaama daham karunaa kara lingam, Raavana darpa ...
Pandit Chunelall Narine
10
Phallism - A Description of the Worship of Lingam-Yoni in ...
We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Hargrave Jennings, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LINGAM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term lingam is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Baahubali roars past the Rs 300-crore mark in just nine days
Baahubali (Prabhas) carries a massive lingam in this poster from SS Rajamouli's new film by the same name. «Hindustan Times, Jul 15»
2
Routes for pilgrimage lack eco-friendly toilets, garbage collection …
Kinner-Kailash: Located in Kinnaur district, this place is considered as Lord Shiva's abode as 79foot vertical rock Shiva lingam is situated at a ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
3
Route clear, pilgrims resume Amarnath Yatra | The Indian Express
According to the officials of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB), so far 2,39,026 pilgrims have performed yatra of the Ice Lingam at the Holy ... «The Indian Express, Jul 15»
4
Into the heart of ziro valley | Free Press Journal
On my way to Kardo Forest I found large number of devotees throngs the spot everyday a 25 ft tall and 22 ft wide Shiva lingam in Kardo forest ... «Free Press Journal, Jul 15»
5
2,44,855 Amarnathji pilgrims pay obeisance at Holy Cave in 18 days …
Till date 2,44,855 Yatris had darshan of the Ice Lingam at the Holy Cave,official said. Meanwhile a fresh batch of 1,514 pilgrims has left for the ... «Scoop News, Jul 15»
6
Big doings on Bridge Street in Catskill
... rusted ironwork and figures evoking a sturgeon, a human-looking turtle, a little girl, a lingam and the titular narwhal, among other riches. «Almanac Weekly, Jul 15»
7
'Maari' review: The film is masala minus the entertainment
Wait… the film doesn't fall down and scatter mainly because Dhanush carries it on his shoulders like Prabhas carries the Shiva Lingam in ... «IBNLive, Jul 15»
8
Hyderabad Youth Mirror's essay writing competition
... Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) campus in Rajendranagar along with TISS Deputy Director Lakshmi Lingam, and Dr Ahmed Siddiqui. «TwoCircles.net, Jul 15»
9
Amarnath Yatra-2015: Yatris asked to Follow 'Dos, Don'ts' Strictly
Till date 2,31,771 Yatris had darshan of the Ice Lingam at the Holy Cave, an official statement said. 15 pilgrims lost their lives in the Yatra area ... «Kashmir Life, Jul 15»
10
How much did Prabhas get from Bahubali?
... Varma is to be believed, Prabhas sure must have stronger biceps to carry all the wads of cash than he needed to lift the giant Siva Lingam. «Sakshi Post, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Lingam [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/lingam>. Apr 2024 ».
Download the educalingo app
en
English dictionary
Discover all that is hidden in the words on
index
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z