Sanskrit · noun · Everyday Life

Rupaya

रुपया

also written: Rupee

Meaning

The rupee; the unit of currency.

Literally: Wrought silver.

Usage & notes

Everyday word; from Sanskrit 'rupya' (wrought silver), the standard currency unit.

Related words

Money; the smallest coin (one-hundredth of a rupee).

A coin; also the die for stamping coins and, figuratively, sway or authority.