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Bhuri

Bhuri is a term that appears in South Asian contexts with several distinct usages, including as a color descriptor and as a personal name. It may also occur in geographic or cultural references where the word forms part of names or descriptions.

Etymology and meanings

In Hindustani languages, bhuri (often written bhūrī or bhūri) commonly denotes a brownish color. The word is

Usage as a name

As a personal name, Bhuri is used in communities across the Indian subcontinent and among its diaspora.

Geographic and cultural usage

Bhuri may appear within place names or as part of toponyms in the region, though specific localities

See also

- Bhuriya

- Brown (color)

- Hindi color terms

related
to
color
vocabulary
used
to
describe
earth-toned
hues
in
art,
textiles,
and
clothing.
Beyond
color,
Bhuri
functions
as
a
feminine
given
name
in
parts
of
India
and
Nepal,
where
names
with
earthy
or
warm
connotations
are
common.
It
is
typically
chosen
for
its
associations
with
warmth,
earth,
and
natural
tones.
In
literature
and
media,
Bhuri
may
appear
as
a
character
name
or
as
a
pseudonym,
reflecting
cultural
interest
in
color-based
naming
practices.
vary
and
disambiguation
is
often
required.
The
term
also
appears
in
cultural
contexts,
including
folk
expressions
and
traditional
crafts
where
color
terms
inform
design
and
naming
conventions.