Gujarati · Body & Health
હૃદય
hriday
Heart
Beginnernoun
Definition
The organ that pumps blood, also the seat of feeling.
Example
દોડવું હૃદય માટે સારું છે.
Running is good for the heart.
Etymology
'હૃદય' (hriday) comes from the Sanskrit 'हृदय' (hṛdaya), meaning heart, and symbolizes emotion and life force in many cultural contexts.
How & Where It’s Used
'હૃદય' is used in both formal and informal settings, particularly in literature and discussions about health and emotions.
Literary Heritage
The term 'હૃદય' frequently appears in poetry and songs, symbolizing love and emotional depth.