a giving of something valuable that belongs to oneself to others for a noble cause; the act of offering one's life, time, enjoyment, pursuit, etc. for the good of others.

that which is so given; a gift; a donation.

the quality of being generous; willingness to sacrifice, donate; unselfishness.

the deciduous tree Tectona grandis of Verbenaceae family with white flowers and hard, yellowish brown wood used for shipbuilding, furniture, etc,; teak.

a man who gives, donates; a donor.

a kinsman eligible for a share in a property; a heir or co-heir.

a slayer of enemies; a warrior; a soldier.

a person who has renounced (worldly enjoyments, attachments, etc.); an ascetic.

a person who is generous in sharing what belongs to oneself for a noble cause.

= ದಾಯಾದ.

one's step-mothers son; a step-brother.

(fig.) a man who is eligible for a share in the fruits of another's religious merits.