Save Gender Masculine Usage Hinduism Scripts Pron. /ˈkuːɾ.mɐ/ (Sanskrit) [key ·simplify] Meaning & History Means "tortoise, turtle" in Sanskrit. This is the name of the second of the ten avatars of the Hindu god Vishnu. He appeared as a tortoise to support the base of Mount Mandara during the churning of the ocean as told in the Vishnu Purana . Categories animals avatars of Vishnu reptiles Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Entry updated May 26, 2026
