Sanskrit · noun · Love & Longing

Sanwariya

साँवरिया

said saan-wa-RI-ya

also written: sanwaria, sawariya

Meaning

The dark-complexioned beloved; a name for Krishna and by extension any cherished dark-hued lover.

Literally: from Skt syama, dark

Related words

Dark-skinned, dusky; an endearing epithet for the beloved, especially Krishna.

Krishna as the playful, beloved cowherd boy; a tender form of the divine lover.

The enchanter; an epithet of Krishna, and figuratively any captivating beloved.