Huhu, Huhū, Hūhū: 16 definitions
Introduction:
Huhu means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit, Tamil. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaHūhū (हूहू).—A Gandharva, son of Kaśyapaprajāpati by Pradhā.
He was present at the birthday celebrations of Arjuna. (Ādi Parva, Chapter 122, Verse 59).
Hūhū was among the Gandharvas who welcomed Arjuna in Devaloka. (Vana Parva, Chapter 48, Verse 14).
Hūhū lives in Indrasabhā.
Once he was turned into an alligator on account of the curse of Devala. (See under Indradyumna).
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationHūhū (हूहू) is the name of a Gandharva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.40 (“The Marriage Procession of Śiva”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “[...] Going along, seated on the elephant Airāvata in the midst of his armies, Indra, the lord of god, shone well fully decorated in various ways. Many other sages enthusiastic about the marriage of Śiva shone well on their way. Śākinīs, Yātudhānas Vetālas, Brahmarākṣasas, Bhūtas, Pretas and Pramathas, Tumburu, Nārada, Hāhā, Hūhū, Gandharvas and Kinnaras went ahead playing on their musical instruments with great delight. [...]”.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexHūhū (हूहू).—A Gandharva in Brahmaloka who entertains Brahmā with music;1 cursed by sage Devala to become a crocodile; caught hold of Gajendra and was released from his curse;2 with the sun in the months of Śuci and Śukra.3
- 1) Viṣṇu-purāṇa IV. 1. 68.
- 2) Bhāgavata-purāṇa X. 52. 15[4]; VIII. 4. 3-5.
- 3) Ib. XII. 11. 36; Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa II. 23. 7; III. 7. 8; Vāyu-purāṇa 69. 46.
Huhū (हुहू) is a name mentioned in the Mahābhārata (cf. I.59.49, I.65) and represents one of the many proper names used for people and places. Note: The Mahābhārata (mentioning Huhū) is a Sanskrit epic poem consisting of 100,000 ślokas (metrical verses) and is over 2000 years old.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: Wisdom Library: JainismHuhū (हुहू) is the name of a gandharva god according to both the Digambara and the Śvetāmbara traditions. The gandharvas refer to a category of vyantaras gods which represents one of the four classes of celestial beings (devas). The gandharvas have a golden appearance according to the Digambaras and the Tumbaru tree is their caitya-vṛkṣa (sacred-tree). They have a blackish complexion and are beautiful in appearance, have excellent physiognomy, sweet voices and are adorned with crowns and neckalces according to the Śvetāmbaras.
The deities such as the Huhū are defined in ancient Jain cosmological texts such as the Saṃgrahaṇīratna in the Śvetāmbara tradition or the Tiloyapaṇṇati by Yativṛṣabha (5th century) in the Digambara tradition.
Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryHuhu (हुहु) or Huhū (हुहू) or Hūhū (हूहू).—m. A kind of Gandharva; मुक्तो देवलशापेन हूहूर्गन्धर्वसत्तमः (mukto devalaśāpena hūhūrgandharvasattamaḥ) Bhāgavata 8.4.3.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryHuhu (हुहु).—m.
(-huḥ) A Gandharba. E. hveñ to call, ḍu aff., form irr.: see the next.
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Huhū (हुहू).—m.
(-hūḥ) A Gandharba or chorister of heaven. E. hveñ to call, ḍu aff., form irr.; it is also read huhu, hūhu, and hūhū .
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Hūhu (हूहु).—m.
(-huḥ) A Gandharba: see huhū; also read hūhū m. (-hūḥ .)
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryHuhu (हुहु).—huhū (probably from an anomal. [frequentative.] of hve), m. A Gandharva, [Indralokāgamana] 2, 14 (hu); Mahābhārata 13, 7639 (hū).
Huhu can also be spelled as Huhū (हुहू).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryHuhu (हुहु).—[masculine] [Name] of a Gandharva.
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Huhū (हुहू).—[masculine] [Name] of a Gandharva.
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Hūhū (हूहू).—[masculine] = huhu.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Huhu (हुहु):—>or huhū or hūhu or hūhū, m. ([nominative case] huhūs [genitive case] huhos), Name of a Gandharva, [Śāṅkhāyana-śrauta-sūtra; Mahābhārata etc.]
2) Huhū (हुहू):—huhu >or huhū or hūhu or hūhū, m. ([nominative case] huhūs [genitive case] huhos), Name of a Gandharva, [Śāṅkhāyana-śrauta-sūtra; Mahābhārata etc.]
3) Hūhu (हूहु):—huhu >or huhū or hūhu or hūhū, m. ([nominative case] huhūs [genitive case] huhos), Name of a Gandharva, [Śāṅkhāyana-śrauta-sūtra; Mahābhārata etc.]
4) Hūhū (हूहू):—a huhu >or huhū or hūhu or hūhū, m. ([nominative case] huhūs [genitive case] huhos), Name of a Gandharva, [Śāṅkhāyana-śrauta-sūtra; Mahābhārata etc.]
5) b See huhu and 3. hū, p.1301.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Huhu (हुहु):—(huḥ) 1. m. A celestial chorister.
2) Huhū (हुहू):—(hūḥ) 3. m. Idem.
3) Hūhu (हूहु):—(huḥ) 2. m. A celestial chorister.
4) Hūhū (हूहू):—(hūḥ) 3. m. A celestial chorister.
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Hūhū (हूहू) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Hūhū.
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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryHūhū (हूहू) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Hūhū.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconHūhū (ஹூஹூ) noun < Hūhū. See ஊகூ. [ugu.]
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryHūhū (हूहू):—adv. (with कराउनु [karāunu] ) to hoot loudly;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Huhua, Huhuamga, Huhuka, Huhukanga, Huhukanta, Huhukka, Huhum, Huhumkajatika, Huhunga, Huhunka, Huhuratha, Huhuru, Huhuttu, Huhuva, Huhuvenal.
Full-text (+4): Huhuvenal, Pivara, Huhum, Atitana, Haha, Nihuhumka, Atibahu, Gandharva, Kululi, Gangagunadarsha, Svasainya, Yatudhana, Vetala, Jatiraga, Sureshvara, Apsaras, Tumburu, Uku, Virabhadra, Suvadana.
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