Brahmani

Brahmani is a term with multiple references in Indian geography and religion. It is the name of a major river in the eastern Indian state of Odisha. The Brahmani flows through several districts and drains into the Bay of Bengal, forming an important part of the region’s hydrology and supporting local agriculture and fisheries.

In Hinduism, Brahmani is the name of one of the Matrikas, the seven mother goddesses associated with the creator Brahma. As a Matrika, she is one of the divine feminine powers invoked in certain rituals and iconography.

Brahmani is also used as a feminine given name in India, reflecting its religious and cultural associations. The term and its associations appear in literature, art, and personal naming, illustrating how a single word can carry multiple, distinct meanings across different contexts.