rūpa

rūpa रूप

Unknown. Possibly from Proto-Indo-Iranian [Term?]. Perhaps related to Avestan 𐬎𐬭𐬬𐬀𐬥- (urvan-, “soul; immortal part of a human being or an animal”) and Persian روان (ravân, “soul”). Not related to वर्पस् (várpas).

Pronunciation

• (Vedic) IPA^(key): /ɾuː.pɐ́/
• (Classical Sanskrit) IPA^(key): /ɾuː.pɐ/

Noun

रूप • (rūpá) stem, n

1. outward appearance, color, form, shape
2. right form, i.e. beauty
3. nature, character, mark, peculiarity
4. circumstances
5. drama, play